Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
About The Position
Step into a meaningful opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, based in Tuscumbia, Alabama, where every shift becomes a chance to enrich residents’ lives and strengthen the fabric of a caring community. In this role you bring hands-on nursing expertise, compassionate mentorship, and steady guidance through daily routines, rehabilitation milestones, and the dignity of aging. Your skilled care will support families, elevate individualized care plans, and reinforce the values that define outstanding long-term care. Alabama offers a rich backdrop for this work: welcoming neighborhoods, river views along the Tennessee River, the music-rich Muscle Shoals area, outdoor adventures in rolling countryside, and easy weekend excursions to the Gulf coast. The state’s warmth and natural beauty provide a balanced rhythm to a demanding, rewarding profession. Location benefits extend beyond the immediate post to the broader appeal of working in Tuscumbia: a tight-knit medical community, accessible facilities, and opportunities to grow within a culture that values patient-centered care. You’ll experience a supportive environment that prioritizes work–life balance and professional development, with the option to pursue assignments across various locations in the U.S. When you travel, you’ll discover diverse LTC settings—from small-town clinics to larger senior care campuses—each offering unique patient demographics, care protocols, and collaboration possibilities with interdisciplinary teams. Expect competitive living experiences, access to local amenities, and the chance to broaden your professional horizons while remaining grounded in the core values of compassionate care that our program champions. Role specifics and benefits include: - Core responsibilities: administer prescribed medications and treatments under physician orders, monitor vital signs and clinical status, assess and document changes, provide wound care and infection prevention, manage routine activities of daily living, assist with mobility and fall prevention, support care planning and multidisciplinary rounds, perform accurate charting and MAR updates, respond to emergencies with composure, and uphold safety and infection control standards. You will collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and CNAs to ensure seamless, person-centered care, while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation. - Professional growth: leverage structured opportunities for skill enhancement within the long-term care specialty, including ongoing in-service training, certifications, and exposure to geriatric care innovations. The role offers a platform for expanding clinical competencies, leadership development, and potential pathways toward supervisory or advanced practice support within LTC settings as you gain experience and demonstrate dedication. - Benefits and support: enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $871-$945, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and the flexibility to extend assignments based on mutual interest and facility needs. In addition to a robust compensation model, you’ll have access to housing assistance and the potential for contract extensions to maximize continuity of care for residents and stability for your own career trajectory. Our program provides comprehensive 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you are never alone on the road and always connected to a responsive care team. - Work-life and culture: join a company that emphasizes a supportive, empowering environment where your contributions are recognized, your professional voice is valued, and your growth is a central priority. Expect a collaborative atmosphere that respects your experience, provides mentorship, and champions a patient-first ethos across all assignments. Company values: We are committed to empowering our nursing staff to advance their careers while delivering respectful, high-quality care to every resident. The culture centers on mentorship, continuous learning, teamwork, and a calm, respectful workplace that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and well-being. Your success is our success, and we invest in pathways that help you grow—from skills refinement to leadership opportunities—within a supportive, encouraging community. Call to action: If you are ready to transform lives and grow within a nurturing LTC team, apply now to begin a rewarding journey starting 01/25/2026. This opportunity invites you to bring your practical expertise, compassionate leadership, and dedication to excellence to a setting that values your contribution and supports your ongoing development. Embrace the chance to serve residents across a variety of locations, enjoy meaningful professional growth, and experience the personal rewards of long-term care. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- administer prescribed medications and treatments under physician orders
- monitor vital signs and clinical status
- assess and document changes
- provide wound care and infection prevention
- manage routine activities of daily living
- assist with mobility and fall prevention
- support care planning and multidisciplinary rounds
- perform accurate charting and MAR updates
- respond to emergencies with composure
- uphold safety and infection control standards
- collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, and CNAs to ensure seamless, person-centered care
- maintain regulatory compliance and high-quality documentation
Benefits
- competitive weekly pay range of $871-$945
- 36 guaranteed hours per week and the flexibility to extend assignments based on mutual interest and facility needs
- access to housing assistance
- potential for contract extensions to maximize continuity of care for residents and stability for your own career trajectory
- comprehensive 24/7 support while traveling with the company
- supportive, empowering environment where your contributions are recognized
- professional voice is valued
- growth is a central priority
- collaborative atmosphere that respects your experience
- mentorship
- patient-first ethos across all assignments
- skills refinement
- leadership opportunities
- supportive, encouraging community
- referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
