Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Centurion Health•Dixon, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is seeking a full-time Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Centurion Eagles Travel Team in Illinois. The team provides comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Travel LPNs work at various facilities throughout Illinois according to contract needs; each assignment is restricted to one location. The role provides holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients, under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical and psychiatric staff, in response to physical and behavioral health needs. Illinois travel assignments pay up to $2,165 per week, including a non-taxed weekly stipend, with additional opportunities for shift and weekend differentials and overtime. Travelers are full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees.

Requirements

Active license to practice as an LPN in Illinois.
Must live at least 90 miles from the selected facility.
Active and appropriate CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to obtain a security clearance, including 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 to incarcerated patients within the appropriate scope of practice.
Respond to patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Work under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical and psychiatric staff.
Travel between facilities and locations throughout Illinois according to contract needs; each assignment is at one location.