Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (LTC)

HealthForce Healthcare; Virginia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT. You will deliver person-centered nursing care, perform routine assessments, administer medications, and support residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

Evening and/or overnight shifts, with rotating weekends, offer collaborative work with RNs, CNAs, and visiting physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active Vermont LPN license or multi-state license eligible for VT.
• 1+ year of direct nursing experience in SNF/LTC/sub-acute rehab.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to work evening/night shifts and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor baseline vitals and report changes to supervising RNs and families.
• Collaborate with CNAs, therapists, and social services on care plans.
• Maintain real-time charting in the EHR following regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours and ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Shift leadership

Education

LPN education

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Location: Bennington, VT

Pay: $2,166.40 / week

Job Type: Full-Time, Travel / Contract

Shifts Available: Evening and/or Overnights

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT. In this role, you will deliver person-centered chronic disease management, routine assessments, and direct nursing care to residents within a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. If you excel in clinical execution, maintain open communication with families, and thrive working collaborative evening or overnight shifts, we want to hear from you.

Weekly Compensation & Benefits

• Gross Pay: $2,166.40 / week (inclusive of stipend/stipend allowances where applicable)
• Weekly direct deposit
• Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout your assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Administration & Treatments: Safely administer prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and topical medications; complete routine skin assessments and dressing/wound care changes per physician orders
• Resident Assessment & Monitoring: Monitor baseline vital signs, observe mental and physical status changes, and report acute changes promptly to supervising RNs, attending physicians, and families
• Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and social services to uphold individualized care plans and support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation goals
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate charting in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) following state regulations and safety protocols
• Shift-Specific Leadership: Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours, addressing resident concerns and ensuring smooth handover reporting between shifts

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Vermont LPN license (or valid Compact/NURSYS multi-state license eligible for immediate practice in VT)
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of direct nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehab environment
• Certifications:
  • Active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
  • Successful completion of standard pharmacology/medication administration assessments
• Availability: Proven flexibility to work dedicated evening and/or overnight (NOC) shifts, including rotating weekends as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized credentials or demonstrated experience in Dementia / Memory Care or palliative care
• Hands-on proficiency with complex wound staging and staging documentation
• Prior travel nursing experience with rapid facility onboarding

Work Environment

• Facility-based skilled nursing and long-term care center
• High-collaboration setting working alongside dedicated RN supervisors, CNAs, and visiting physicians
• Point-of-care EHR documentation