Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | (Night Shift)

HealthForce Healthcare; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque, IA on the night shift. You will provide person-centered care, monitor residents, and perform routine nursing assessments in a collaborative facility.

Requirements include graduation from a practical nursing program, Iowa LPN or compact license, BLS/CPR, 1+ year LTC experience, and strong communication with families and team while documenting in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN license in IA or valid Compact multistate license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• 1+ year of LTC/skilled nursing experience.
• Willingness to night shifts (6:00 PM–6:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care and monitor vital signs in the EHR.
• Perform wound care and routine procedures per care plans.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to RNs and physicians.
• Assist residents with ADLs and support rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

EHR documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Location: Dubuque, IA

Pay: $1,387.30 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract

Shift: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Travel LPN looking for your next rewarding assignment? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque, IA. In this role, you will provide person-centered care, chronic disease management, and daily nursing assessments for residents in a collaborative skilled nursing facility. If you thrive in a supportive environment, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to make a meaningful impact on the night shift, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Care & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, conduct routine assessments, and administer medications while tracking responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Clinical Procedures: Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other routine procedures following established care plans
• Team & Family Communication: Promptly communicate changes in resident condition to RNs, physicians, and resident family members
• Daily Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support ongoing rehabilitation activities as directed
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain precise, timely medical records in the EHR and follow all facility safety protocols

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program
• Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multistate LPN license)
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting required
• Shift Availability: Flexible and committed to working night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• Skills: Strong communication skills with families and multidisciplinary team members; proficiency with EHR documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Hands-on experience with wound care and palliative care principles

Work Environment

• Facility-based long-term care setting
• Night shift schedule with a collaborative team of nurses, CNAs, and therapists