Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job
$1,346 - $1,454 USD weekly
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a Long Term Care specialty is needed for a travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital setting in Sonora, CA. The assignment starts 09/21/2026 and runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Pay ranges from $1,346 to $1,454 per week. Shift pattern is 5 days per week, with day shifts scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You will provide general nursing care under the direction of an RN or MD, participate in care planning, and perform procedures requiring specialized training in line with established policy. On-call duties may be assigned based on location and agency needs.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,346–$1,454 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days; daytime hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (travel assignment)
- On-call duties may be required
- EPIC experience and hospice care experience are preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide routine nursing care for assigned patients under supervision of an RN or MD, following established nursing processes and policies.
- Participate in planning and provision of patient care; contribute to a prioritized interdisciplinary care plan.
- Perform clinical procedures within scope (e.g., phlebotomy, injections, drug screens) and administer medications as prescribed.
- Apply aseptic technique for treatments, manage sterile dressings, and assist with wound care as needed; restock and maintain supplies at required par levels.
- Support patient and family education, including discharge planning and teaching protocols, with emphasis on patient participation in decision-making.
- Document care accurately and timely; collaborate with the care team and report changes in patient status; may include on-call duties as required.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in California (state of practice) or current LPN licensure per state requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- Minimum two years of recent nursing experience in the field
- Education: High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work in a hospital setting; weekend availability and on-call duties as needed
- Arrhythmia certification: Preferred
- Valid Driver’s License and must be at least 21 years old: Preferred
- EPIC electronic medical record experience and hospice care experience are preferred
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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