Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Travel Licensed Practical Nurse for a contract assignment in Bennington, Vermont. The nurse will provide person-centered chronic disease management, routine assessments, and direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. The role involves evening and/or overnight shifts and collaboration with residents’ families and the care team. The position offers gross pay of $2,166.40 per week, inclusive of applicable stipend allowances, weekly direct deposit, and dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout the assignment. The work is facility-based in a skilled nursing and long-term care center, with point-of-care EHR documentation and collaboration with RN supervisors, CNAs, and visiting physicians.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Active, unencumbered Vermont LPN license, or a valid Compact/NURSYS multistate license eligible for immediate practice in Vermont.
- At least 1 year of direct nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, or sub-acute rehabilitation environment.
- Active American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Successful completion of standard pharmacology and medication-administration assessments.
- Flexibility to work dedicated evening and/or overnight shifts, including rotating weekends as scheduled.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized credentials or demonstrated experience in dementia/memory care or palliative care.
- Hands-on proficiency with complex wound staging and staging documentation.
- Prior travel nursing experience with rapid facility onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Safely administer prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and topical medications.
- Complete routine skin assessments and dressing or wound-care changes according to physician orders.
- Monitor baseline vital signs and observe changes in residents’ mental and physical status.
- Promptly report acute changes to supervising RNs, attending physicians, and families.
- Collaborate with CNAs, physical and occupational therapists, and social services to uphold individualized care plans and support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation goals.
- Maintain accurate, real-time charting in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), following state regulations and safety protocols.
- Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours, address resident concerns, and ensure smooth handover reporting between shifts.
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout the assignment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
