Travel LPN Opportunity in Corrections

WSi Healthcare Personnel; Bent (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) participation

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

WSi Healthcare Personnel is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a travel assignment in Carrizozo, New Mexico. The role runs for 8 weeks with 13-hour day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., offering comprehensive benefits and travel mileage reimbursement for eligible distances.

The LPN will administer medications, conduct health assessments, monitor vital signs, and document care. Weekday and weekend shifts are available; travel is away from the home location by 150 miles or more.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Will travel to Carrizozo, NM for an 8-week assignment.
• Ability to administer medications and perform medication passes.
• Comfort with 13-hour day shifts and on-site nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and passes.
• Assist with intake screenings and health assessments.
• Obtain vital signs and collect health information.
• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies and escalate as needed.
• Document care accurately and maintain MARs.
• Collaborate with facility staff regarding patient needs.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Tools

Paper MARs

Job description

Travel LPN — Correctional Healthcare
Carrizozo, New Mexico
$58–$62 per hour | 8-week assignment | 13-hour day shifts

If you're looking for a travel LPN opportunity with variety and the chance to use your clinical skills throughout your shift, this may be the change you're looking for.

WSi Healthcare Personnel is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for an 8-week travel assignment in Carrizozo, New Mexico. This position offers $58–$62 per hour, with 13-hour day shifts from 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Weekday and weekend shifts are available.

Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, and employees may elect to participate in WSi’s 401(k). Mileage reimbursement is available for qualifying travel of 50+ miles.

Your responsibilities

This is a hands-on nursing position for an LPN who enjoys variety. Your responsibilities may include administering medications and completing medication passes, assisting with intake screenings and health assessments, obtaining vital signs, and gathering patient health information.

You may also respond to medical concerns and emergencies, communicate patient needs and changes in condition to the appropriate medical provider, monitor ongoing and chronic healthcare needs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including paper MARs. You’ll collaborate with healthcare and facility staff regarding patient needs.

New to correctional healthcare?

You don’t need a correctional background to be interested in this opportunity. If you have a strong LPN foundation, communicate well with providers and other professionals, feel comfortable working independently, and know when to elevate a patient concern, we’d like to talk with you.

We’ll walk you through the position and expectations during the interview process and answer your questions about working in a correctional healthcare setting.

Must be 150 miles or more away to qualify!

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