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

HealthForce Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Supportive local team

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a compassionate Travel Long-Term Care (LTC) LPN for Ossian, IA. You will provide person-centered nursing care, chronic disease management, and routine assessments in a skilled nursing facility. Join a collaborative team focused on resident communication and quality care.

The role requires 1+ year LTC/SNF experience, active LPN licensure in Iowa (or multi-state), CPR/BLS, and willingness to rotate day/night shifts with every-other weekend/holiday commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: 1+ year in LTC/SNF settings.
• Flexibility: Rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend/holiday.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident vital signs and document responses.
• Perform wound care and routine procedures per care plans.
• Communicate updates to RNs, physicians, and families.
• Assist with ADLs and support rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain accurate EHR records and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

LPN

CPR/BLS

Long-term care

Wound care

Communication skills

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EHR systems

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