Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

TLC Healthforce•Lincoln, NE

1d•$1,328 - $1,434

About The Position

Step into a profoundly rewarding role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, anchored in the welcoming community of Lincoln, Nebraska. This travel opportunity begins February 16, 2026, for a contract spanning several weeks, with a guaranteed 36 hours each week and a competitive weekly pay range of $1,328 to $1,434. As you join a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver compassionate, person-centered care that enhances daily comfort, safety, and dignity for residents navigating aging, chronic conditions, and transitional moments in life. Your clinical skills will be applied daily—from meticulous medication administration and routine assessments to meaningful support with activities of daily living and mobility. The impact of your work is immediate and meaningful: guiding families through care decisions, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a calm, reassuring presence that helps residents thrive. Nebraska’s landscapes provide a backdrop for growth—expansive skies, rolling prairies, and vibrant city life in Lincoln—where work-life balance can be found in tranquil neighborhoods and accessible outdoor spaces. Nebraskan beauty is everywhere, from the Sunken Gardens and the historic Haymarket district to river trails along the Missouri, inviting you to unwind after shifts while you build lasting professional relationships. Location Benefits Lincoln offers a welcoming environment with a strong sense of community, excellent healthcare resources, and a cost of living that supports comfortable, steady living while you pursue your nursing career. The city blends academic energy with midwestern warmth, featuring parks, museums, dining, and cultural venues that enrich off days and weekends. For travel nursing, the flexible assignment model opens doors to experiences across the U.S.—you can enjoy Nebraska’s regional charm while keeping your clinical skills sharp and expanding your professional network. When you’re on assignment here, you’ll benefit from housing assistance and a supportive relocation process designed to minimize the usual hurdles of travel gigs. You’ll have access to 24/7 company support, ensuring seamless coordination of shifts, accommodations, and needs while you travel. Plus, the role invites extension opportunities, letting you deepen your expertise in long-term geriatric care, dementia-informed practices, and coordinated care planning, all within a framework that values your well-being and professional development. Lincoln’s accessibility, safety, and array of outdoor spaces—from riverfront paths to quiet neighborhood greens—offer a space where work achievements and personal moments can grow in harmony. Role Specifics and Benefits In this long-term care setting, your core responsibilities will center on delivering high-quality, patient-focused nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and care coordinators. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments with accuracy, and support rehabilitation activities that promote independence. You’ll contribute to the development and execution of individualized care plans, document changes in resident conditions, and communicate critical updates to the care team to optimize outcomes. The role also emphasizes infection control, safety protocols, and the ability to recognize and respond to emerging issues with composure and clinical judgment. There’s ample opportunity for professional growth: you’ll gain deeper expertise in geriatric care, chronic disease management, wound care, palliative approaches, and dementia care strategies, with potential pathways toward leadership, supervision, and preceptorship. The position includes a competitive incentive package that may feature a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to ease transitions, and extension opportunities to continue adding value in this specialized setting. You’ll experience comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team, including 24/7 assistance as you navigate assignments across locations, ensuring you never face challenges alone. The blend of guaranteed hours (36 per week), stable weekly pay in the stated range, and continuous collaboration with experienced professionals creates a framework for consistent professional development and reliable income. Company Values Our organization is committed to empowering every nurse we place by fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes career advancement and well-being. We invest in mentorship, ongoing education, and constructive feedback, helping you elevate your practice while maintaining balance in your personal life. You will be encouraged to share insights, take on responsibilities that broaden your leadership capabilities, and participate in a culture of continuous improvement that values empathy, integrity, and teamwork. A strong emphasis on resident-centered care means you’ll consistently advocate for the dignity and autonomy of the people you serve, while enjoying a respectful workplace where your contributions are recognized and your voice matters. With this foundation, you’ll build enduring professional relationships and a sense of belonging that sustains you through challenges and celebrates achievements.

Responsibilities

delivering high-quality, patient-focused nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and care coordinators
perform comprehensive assessments
monitor vital signs
administer medications and treatments with accuracy
support rehabilitation activities that promote independence
contribute to the development and execution of individualized care plans
document changes in resident conditions
communicate critical updates to the care team to optimize outcomes
emphasizes infection control
safety protocols
recognize and respond to emerging issues with composure and clinical judgment