Travel LPN - LPN

American Traveler, LLC.; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Free CEUs

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an LPN for a Long Term Care unit to provide direct patient care and support within a 52-bed facility. The role includes 12-hour shifts, weekend rotation, and collaboration with Hospice RNs on comfort care residents.

Requirements include an LPN license (where applicable), BLS certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. Travel with housing and licensure reimbursements is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires LPN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; >1.5 years requires manager approval.
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Wound care, IV starts, and ostomy care experience helpful.
• COVID testing twice weekly per CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Long Term Care unit.
• Assist with medication oversight and wound care.
• Collaborate with Hospice RNs for comfort care residents.
• Manage patient care with a 1:25-30 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Operate within 12-hour shifts and rotate weekends.

Skills

BLS certification

Phlebotomy

IV starts

Wound care

Dressing care

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

Tools

Point Click Care

Epic Care Link

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a Long Term Care unit, requiring BLS certification and 1+ year of experience (license required if applicable).

Requirements

• LPN license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, with less than 1.5 years requiring manager approval
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Skills in tube feeds, ostomy care, dressing/wound care, phlebotomy, and IV starts
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Must be willing to undergo COVID testing twice weekly per CMS guidelines

Responsibilities

• Long Term Care unit in a 52-bed facility
• Patient population includes stable long-term care residents, dementia patients, and comfort care residents collaborating with Hospice RNs
• Occasional feeding tubes, IVs, and catheter care; no traches or vents
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:25-30, with 2 nurses per shift (RN/LPN or LPN/LPN combination)
• Uses Point Click Care charting system; Epic (Care Link) used for viewing information only
• 12-hour variable shifts with weekend rotation required at least every other weekend
• May float between two nurse units
• No on-call requirements
• Expected to work 2 of 4 major holidays
• Provide direct patient care including medication oversight, wound care, and collaboration with Hospice RNs for comfort care residents
• Charge nurse supervisors take on-call weeks and are connected to the hospital and clinic
• On-site OT support available
• 2-shift orientation (1 day on each unit) plus facility education offerings
• Scrub colors required: Ceil blue top with black pants for nurses
• No artificial nails permitted
• Free parking available
• During snow conditions, staff may be required to stay on-site and will be paid for that time
• Up to 7 days of time off allowed without approval; must extend contract if unable to work a full week
• No time off approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• First-time travelers considered if they have long-term care experience
• Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Must live 100 miles away from the facility; no local candidates accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-771572

Open Positions: 1