Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LTC | Day/Night Shift

This is a travel contract position for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a long-term care (LTC) facility in Ossian, Iowa. You will provide direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility, managing chronic conditions, performing routine clinical assessments, and supporting rehabilitation goals as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a facility-based, fast-paced long-term care setting alongside Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, physical and occupational therapists, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and accurately document treatment responses over time
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and routine clinical procedures per individualized resident care plans
• Continually assess changes in resident conditions and promptly communicate updates to RNs, attending physicians, and family members
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support rehabilitation goals as directed by the care team
• Maintain accurate, real-time records in the facility's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and facility guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program
• Active LPN license in the State of Iowa or a valid Compact/Multi-State LPN license
• Active CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings
• Willingness and ability to work rotating day/night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Strong communication skills, familiarity with care planning, and proficiency with EHR documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience
• Background or specialized training in wound care management or palliative care principles

Schedule and Shifts

• Rotating day/night shifts (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Full-time, contract (travel) position

Compensation

• 1,476.92 per week