Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (80101)

Centurion Health; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 73,937 - 122,167; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide holistic nursing care in various facilities across selective states. This role involves working under Registered Nurses (RN) and responding to the health needs of incarcerated patients while traveling between assigned facilities.

Qualifications include an active LPN license, CPR certification, and preferably one year of nursing experience. Compensation ranges from $1,625 to $2,685 weekly.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN with an active license in the assigned state.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN preferred.
• Corrections nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Respond to physical and behavioral health needs.
• Travel between facilities within the assigned state.

Skills

Active LPN License

IV Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Clerical Skills

Job description

Job Overview

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position in various facilities across selective states. The role requires the LPN to provide holistic nursing care within their scope of practice to incarcerated patients, working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff. The LPN will respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs while traveling between facilities within the assigned state.

Travel Details

Travel LPNs needed in the following states:

• Missouri
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Maryland

Weekly pay ranges from $1,625 to $2,685 per week, based on location. Compensation is a combination of taxed hours worked and a non-taxed stipend; some locations offer 5x8 per week. Travel assignments are short-term.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in the assigned state
• IV Certification (required in some programs)
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility (preferred)
• Corrections experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including drug screen and criminal background check

Compensation & 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
• Additional benefits not listed