Travel Eagle Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Centurion is seeking a full-time Travel Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Centurion Eagles Travel Team at Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, Illinois. Centurion provides comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Travel LPNs work at various facilities and locations throughout Illinois according to contract needs, with each assignment 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, addressing physical and behavioral health needs. Applicants must live more than 90 miles from the designated facility. Illinois travelers may earn up to $2,165 per week, including a non-taxed weekly stipend. Travel team members are full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees.
Requirements
- Hold an active license to practice as an LPN in Illinois.
- Live more than 90 miles from the designated facility.
- Be appropriately and actively certified in CPR/BLS.
- Be able 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 is preferred.
- Corrections experience is preferred.
- Previous travel nursing experience is preferred.
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 to respond to patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Work at various facilities and locations throughout Illinois according to contract needs, with each assignment at 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
