Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

TLC Nursing•Springfield, VT

39d•$1,933 - $2,030

About The Position

Step into a purpose-driven role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where your compassionate care and clinical expertise shape the daily lives of residents who deserve dignity, comfort, and independence. In this dynamic travel-focused opportunity, you’ll bring stability and skilled nursing precision to long-term care facilities, fostering trusted relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Your days will blend hands-on clinical care with collaborative care planning, ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention, timely interventions, and clear guidance on health maintenance. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on communities while expanding your professional horizons in geriatrics, teamwork, and leadership. Start date is 01/12/2026, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and a weekly pay range of $1,933 to $2,030, reflecting the value of your expertise and dedication to quality resident care. The duration is flexible, with opportunities for extension based on facility needs and your growth trajectory within the program. Vermont’s natural beauty and the Springfield region offer a compelling backdrop for your work. Nestled in the Green Mountain State, Springfield provides access to scenic trails, charming New England towns, and a pace that invites balance between professional fulfillment and personal refreshment. Imagine crisp mornings in the mountains, easy access to outdoor activities, and a community culture that values care, resilience, and neighborly support. And separately, Vermont’s vibrant seasons—spring cascades of greenery, summer lake days, autumn foliage bursts, and winter landscapes—provide a distinctive living and working experience that can recharge your spirit after shifts. The location also offers proximity to broader Vermont attractions, while the role itself creates a gateway to precious patient moments and meaningful professional connections. Location Benefits: This role emphasizes a strong in-state assignment in Springfield, VT, with the flexibility to work across various locations in the U.S. when opportunities arise. You’ll enjoy stable scheduled shifts, predictable hours, and the chance to immerse yourself in diverse long-term care environments, from community-focused facilities to larger, integrated health systems. The position supports work-life harmony with guaranteed hours and a structured pay scale, while still allowing you to explore different regions, facilities, and patient populations. You’ll benefit from a supportive network that acknowledges the unique rhythms of long-term care, including resident-centered care planning, memory care considerations, and restorative nursing practices. The program’s travel-friendly design helps you navigate transitions with confidence, backed by 24/7 support and comprehensive assistance for housing, logistics, and clinical guidance. Role Specifics and Benefits: - Core Responsibilities: Provide high-quality direct patient care to residents in long-term care settings, including medication administration, routine assessments, vital sign monitoring, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, and fall risk management. Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans. Document accurately in electronic health records, ensure medication reconciliation, maintain infection control standards, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives. Support patient and family education on disease management, post-discharge plans, nutrition, and activity participation. Participate in care conferences, mentor junior staff, and uphold regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements. - Professional Growth: This role offers avenues for professional development within geriatrics and long-term care, including opportunities to expand scope of practice, take on charge or preceptor responsibilities, and pursue specialty certifications. You’ll be encouraged to engage in continuing education, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects that elevate resident outcomes and your leadership skills. - Competitive Benefits: Along with a competitive weekly pay range, you’ll receive a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities based on site needs and performance. The program supports your relocation and living arrangements as you transition to travel-based assignments, reducing initial barriers and enabling focus on clinical excellence. - Comprehensive Support: Experience 24/7 support from a dedicated travel and clinical operations team. Whether you’re navigating an assignment change, housing logistics, or clinical questions, you’ll have consistent access to resources designed to ensure smooth transitions, prompt problem-solving, and a sense of security while traveling with the company. - Healthcare and Wellness Resources: In addition to clinical support, you’ll have access to wellness resources, time-off considerations aligned with shift patterns, and guidance on maintaining work-life balance during travel assignments. The company values your well-being as an essential ingredient of high-quality resident care. - Workplace Culture: The organization is rooted in empowering staff through transparent communication, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement. A collaborative environment, respectful of diverse backgrounds and experiences, fosters growth, autonomy, and a culture that celebrates compassionate nursing as a core professional mission.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality direct patient care to residents in long-term care settings, including medication administration, routine assessments, vital sign monitoring, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, and fall risk management.
Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans.
Document accurately in electronic health records, ensure medication reconciliation, maintain infection control standards, and contribute to safety and quality initiatives.
Support patient and family education on disease management, post-discharge plans, nutrition, and activity participation.
Participate in care conferences, mentor junior staff, and uphold regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements.