Travel Eagle Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Centurion is seeking a full-time Travel Licensed Practical Nurse for its Centurion Eagles Travel Team, serving the Illinois Department of Corrections. The LPN will work at various facilities and locations throughout Illinois according to contract needs; each assignment is restricted to one location. The position is based at Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, Illinois, and requires the employee to live at least 90 miles from the selected facility. Travel LPNs assigned to Illinois can earn up to $2,165 per week, including a non-taxed weekly stipend. The role is a night-shift position. The LPN provides holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients, working under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical and psychiatric staff to respond to physical and behavioral health needs. Centurion travelers are full-time, benefit-eligible employees.
Requirements
- Active Illinois LPN license and authorization to practice in Illinois.
- Must live at least 90 miles from the selected facility.
- Current, active CPR/BLS certification.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, including passing a drug screen and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of LPN work experience in a community outpatient clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility.
- Corrections experience.
- Previous travel nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients.
- Work under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical and psychiatric staff.
- Respond to patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Work at various Illinois facilities and locations according to contract needs, with each assignment restricted to one location.
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.
- License reimbursement after 90 days of employment.
- Compensation of up to $2,165 per week for Illinois assignments, including a non-taxed weekly stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
