Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LTC | Day/Night Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Supportive local team

Impact on resident quality of life

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Travel Long-Term Care LPN for a dedicated facility in Ossian, IA, to provide person-centered nursing care and routine assessments in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting.

Requirements include an Iowa LPN license (or compact), active CPR/BLS, and 1+ year LTC/SNF experience. This full-time travel role involves rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend and holiday, with care documented in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN license in Iowa (or valid Compact/Multi-State license).
• CPR/BLS certification current (AHA preferred).
• 1+ year LTC/SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and administer medications per orders.
• Wound care, dressings, and routine procedures per care plans.
• Assess resident changes and communicate to RNs/physicians/families.
• Support ADLs and rehabilitation goals as directed.
• Maintain real-time EHR documentation and records.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and facility protocols.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

EHR documentation

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Location: Ossian, IA
Pay: $1,476.92 per week
Job Type: Full-time, Contract (Travel)
Shift: Rotating Day/Night shifts (12-hour shifts)
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Job Summary

Are you a compassionate, reliable LPN looking for your next travel assignment? We are seeking an experienced Travel Long-Term Care (LTC) LPN to join our dedicated healthcare team in Ossian, IA. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centered nursing care, chronic disease management, and routine assessments for residents in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility. We are looking for self-motivated nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in resident and family communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor resident vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and accurately document treatment responses over time
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and routine clinical procedures per individualized resident care plans
• Continually assess changes in resident conditions and promptly communicate updates to RNs, attending physicians, and family members
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support rehabilitation goals as directed by the care team
• Maintain accurate, real-time records in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and facility guidelines

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program
• Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multi-State LPN license)
• Certification: Active CPR / BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of hands-on experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings
• Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Skills: Strong communication skills, familiarity with care planning, and proficiency with EHR documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Background or specialized training in wound care management or palliative care principles

Work Environment

• Facility-based, fast-paced long-term care setting
• Highly collaborative team environment working alongside RNs, CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and physicians

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay ($1,476.92/week)
• Supportive local team and facility staff
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident quality of life