Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – LTAC | Day Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Direct Deposit

24/7 recruiter support

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week LTAC contract in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on direct patient care for complex cases, with day shifts and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The assignment offers competitive weekly pay, a travel-friendly schedule, and ongoing recruiter/clinical support to ensure a smooth onboarding and extension opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and vital sign monitoring, reporting changes to RN/physician.
• Administer medications and IV fluids within LPN scope and state regulations.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and tracheostomy/catheter care as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care planning and patient progression.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EHR in real time.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and rehab goals.

Skills

Medication administration

Clinical assessments

Wound care

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Location: Columbia, MO

Shift: Days

Compensation: $1,464.00 per week (Gross)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract / Travel

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility located in Columbia, MO. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, direct patient care to individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, severe trauma, or acute illnesses requiring extended hospitalization.

This position offers competitive weekly pay, day-shift hours, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and case managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Perform focused clinical assessments, monitor vital signs, and report critical changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN and physician
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer oral, topical, injectable, and IV medications/fluids strictly within LPN scope of practice and state regulations
• Wound & Device Care: Deliver skilled wound care, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, catheter maintenance, and enteral feeding management (G-tube / PEG tube care)
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary care planning alongside physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and physicians
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate clinical documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Patient & Family Education: Reinforce discharge instructions, disease process education, and rehabilitation goals with patients and their families

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN / LVN) program
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Missouri or an active Compact / Multi-State LPN license
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or ARC)
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an LTAC facility, hospital step-down unit, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility (SNF)
• Clinical Competencies: Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, sterile wound dressing changes, and clinical escalation protocols

Preferred

• IV Therapy Certification
• Wound Care Certification (WCC) or advanced skin/wound management background
• Prior travel nursing experience with rapid onboarding adaptability
• Specialized training or experience in Dementia / Geriatric care and G-tube/PEG care

Shift & Schedule Details

• Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts; flexibility required across weekdays and rotating weekends)
• Contract Length: 13-week travel contract (with high likelihood of extension based on performance and facility census)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Weekly Pay: $1,464.00 / week (tax-free stipend eligibility for qualifying travelers)
• Direct Deposit: Weekly pay schedule
• Dedicated Support: 24/7 recruiter and clinical liaison assistance throughout your assignment
• Extension Opportunities: Priority placement for local extensions or subsequent travel contracts