Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – LTAC | Day Shift
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility in Columbia, Missouri. The role provides direct patient care to people recovering from complex medical conditions, severe trauma, or acute illnesses requiring extended hospitalization. The LPN works alongside an interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and case managers. This is a 13-week travel contract with day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts. Flexibility is required across weekdays and rotating weekends. The contract may be extended based on performance and facility census.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) program.
- Active, unencumbered Missouri LPN license or an active Compact/Multi-State LPN license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or ARC.
- At least 1–2 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an LTAC facility, hospital step-down unit, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility (SNF).
- Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, sterile wound dressing changes, and clinical escalation protocols.
- Flexibility to work across weekdays and rotating weekends.
Nice To Haves
- IV Therapy Certification.
- Wound Care Certification (WCC) or advanced skin/wound management background.
- Prior travel nursing experience and adaptability to rapid onboarding.
- Specialized training or experience in dementia/geriatric care and G-tube/PEG care.
Responsibilities
- Perform focused clinical assessments, monitor vital signs, and report critical changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN and physician.
- Administer oral, topical, injectable, and IV medications or fluids within the LPN scope of practice and state regulations.
- Provide wound care, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, catheter maintenance, and enteral feeding management, including G-tube and PEG tube care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care planning with physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and physicians.
- Maintain timely and accurate EHR documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses.
- Reinforce discharge instructions, disease-process education, and rehabilitation goals with patients and their families.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay of $1,464 gross, with tax-free stipend eligibility for qualifying travelers.
- Weekly direct deposit.
- 24/7 recruiter and clinical liaison assistance throughout the assignment.
- Priority placement for local extensions or subsequent travel contracts.
- Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and facility census.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
