Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (79693)

Centurion Health; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is hiring a Full-time Night Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Eagles Travel Team at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. This role provides comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients and requires an active LPN license and CPR certification.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous time off. LPNs have the opportunity to travel while being full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees.

Qualifications

• Must live 90+ miles from designated facility.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in relevant settings preferred.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Work under direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical staff.
• Respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Skills

Active unencumbered Missouri or Compact LPN License with IV-Certification

Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS

Travel nursing experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MO, Jefferson City - Algoa Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage: Short-Term/Travel Assignment
Job Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support
Travel LPNs assigned to Missouri earn up to $1,625/week including non-taxed weekly stipend

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Night Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Team at Algoa Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Our travelers have opportunities throughout the country and are full-time, benefit‑eligible Centurion employees.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• Must have an active unencumbered Missouri or Compact LPN License with IV-Certification
• Must live 90+ miles from designated facility.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital, correctional facility or long‑term care facility preferred
• Minimum of one year of travel nursing experience preferred
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more