Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (80111)

Centurion Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 73,937 - 122,167; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision 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 Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care across various facilities in multiple states. This role includes working under the guidance of Registered Nurses to address the healthcare needs of incarcerated individuals.

Applicants must hold an active LPN license, have a minimum of one year of relevant experience, and possess CPR/BLS certification. The position comes with weekly pay ranging from $1625 to $2685, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN in a clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility.
• Corrections experience preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Work under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical staff.
• Respond to various physical and behavioral health needs.

Skills

Licensed LPN with active license

IV Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New Orleans, LA – 70112

Position Type: Full-Time | Education Level: High School Diploma/GED | Travel Percentage: Short‑Term/Travel Assignment | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

Travel LPNs needed in the following states:

• Missouri
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Maryland

Weekly pay from $1625 - 2685/week, depending on location. Amounts shown are based on 3x12 per week, not including shift differentials or overtime wages. Some locations offer 5x8 per week. Compensation is a combination of taxed hours worked and non‑taxed stipend.

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to correctional departments across the country. We are currently seeking full‑time Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Teams in Illinois, Missouri, Georgia, Idaho and Maryland. Our travelers have opportunities throughout the country and are full‑time, benefit‑eligible Centurion employees.

The Eagle (Travel team) LPN will work between various facilities/locations throughout the state of Illinois, per contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The 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

• Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in assigned state
• IV Certification is 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
• 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…