Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel Corrections Evenings | $1,700 Weekly
About The Position
This is a travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity in correctional healthcare located in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The assignment is for 26 weeks, with a gross weekly pay of $1,700 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. The shift is the 2nd shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role involves providing direct nursing care within a secure correctional healthcare environment, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient health, performing nursing assessments, maintaining documentation, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team. Nurses in this role must be professional, adaptable, and focused while providing safe and respectful care within security protocols.
Requirements
- Current, active Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Ability to provide nursing care within a secure correctional healthcare environment.
- Strong nursing assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in a challenging environment.
- Availability for second shift, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
- Ability to commit to the 26-week assignment.
- Ability to meet applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and correctional facility requirements prior to placement.
- Permanent tax-home address must be more than 50 miles from the assignment facility to meet Heartline's travel-distance policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous correctional, psychiatric, or behavioral health nursing experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered and permitted within scope.
- Monitor patient health and report changes in condition.
- Perform nursing assessments appropriate to the LPN role.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate effectively with nursing and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Follow established clinical, security, and facility protocols.
- Provide professional patient care within a secure correctional environment.
Benefits
- Travel compensation package
- Tax-free stipend eligibility (subject to applicable IRS requirements)
- Overtime available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
