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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care LTC| Day, Evening & Night Shifts
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Job Description
Qualifications at a Glance
Education
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Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
Licenses
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Active LPN license in the State of Iowa or active Compact/NLC state license
Certifications
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Active CPR/BLS certification
Preferred
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Prior travel nursing experience
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Hands-on experience with advanced wound care
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Palliative care principles experience
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a long-term care facility in Dubuque, Iowa. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered care to residents, managing chronic diseases, performing daily assessments, and supporting rehabilitation plans in a collaborative facility environment.
Clinical Setting
This is a full-time contract travel position in a long-term care (LTC) facility. You will work alongside registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive resident care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and accurately document resident responses in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Perform routine procedures, wound care, and dressing changes following established care plans
- Identify and report changes in resident condition to RNs, physicians, and family members
- Support activities of daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation plans in coordination with CNAs and therapists
- Maintain strict safety protocols and uphold state and facility compliance standards
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Active LPN license in the State of Iowa or active Compact/NLC state license
- Active CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum one year of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities
- Willingness to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, and nights)
- Strong communication skills with residents' families and multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior travel nursing experience
- Hands-on experience with advanced wound care or palliative care principles
Schedule
This position requires flexibility to work rotating day, evening, and night shifts.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,508.00 per week
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the month after date of hire)
- 401(k) available on day one
- $25,000 life and accidental death insurance on day one
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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