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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (LTC)
healthforce
MN · us
Full-time
2,166.4 – 2,266.4 USD
1d ago
78%
Strong
Job description
Location: Bennington, VT Pay: $2,166.40 / week Job Type: Full-Time, Travel / Contract Shifts Available: Evening and/or Overnights Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT . In this role, you will deliver person-centered chronic disease management, routine assessments, and direct nursing care to residents within a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. If you excel in clinical execution, maintain open communication with families, and thrive working collaborative evening or overnight shifts, we want to hear from you. Weekly Compensation & Benefits Gross Pay: $2,166.40 / week (inclusive of stipend/stipend allowances where applicable) Weekly direct deposit Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout your assignment Key Responsibilities Medication Administration & Treatments: Safely administer prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and topical medications; complete routine skin assessments and dressing/wound care changes per physician orders. Resident Assessment & Monitoring: Monitor baseline vital signs, observe mental and physical status changes, and report acute changes promptly to supervising RNs, attending physicians, and families. Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and social services to uphold individualized care plans and support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation goals. Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate charting in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) following state regulations and safety protocols. Shift-Specific Leadership: Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours, addressing resident concerns and ensuring smooth handover reporting between shifts. Requirements & Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. Licensure: Active, unencumbered Vermont LPN license (or valid Compact/NURSYS multi-state license eligible for immediate practice in VT). Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of direct nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehab environment. Certifications: Active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Successful completion of standard pharmacology/medication administration assessments. Availability: Proven flexibility to work dedicated evening and/or overnight (NOC) shifts, including rotating weekends as scheduled. Preferred Qualifications Specialized credentials or demonstrated experience in Dementia / Memory Care or palliative care. Hands-on proficiency with complex wound staging and staging documentation. Prior travel nursing experience with rapid facility onboarding. Work Environment Facility-based skilled nursing and long-term care center. High-collaboration setting working alongside dedicated RN supervisors, CNAs, and visiting physicians. Point-of-care EHR documentation.