Travel LPN - LPN

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Job : P-747410

Travel LPN - LPN

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 15, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a Medical Surgical unit at a correctional healthcare facility, requiring an active Illinois LPN license and BLS certification.

• Correctional facility setting on a Medical Surgical unit
• Day shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts (11:00-23:30)
• 13-week assignment with every other weekend required (2 weekends per month)
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Mandatory float facility, clinicians may be floated within scope to meet facility needs across various units
• May float outside primary facility up to 50 miles, with as little as 2 hours notice
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free, first come first serve parking available

• Current Illinois LPN license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing in Illinois
• BLS certification required
• Completion of IDFPR-approved Pharmacology/Medication Administration coursework for Practical Nurses, with documentation available upon request
• 2 years of recent full-time paid clinical experience in acute care or ambulatory care preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required with no exceptions (booster not required)
• Two professional references required prior to start, from most recent employers, with only one reference accepted per employer
• International candidates must have SSN/SSC finalized (not pending) prior to submission

• Responsibilities include medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IM, eye/ear drops), NG/G tube care, respiratory support (oxygen, nasal cannula, face masks), wound care/wound vac, and patient bathing and hygiene assistance
• Provides vital sign monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response support including Rapid Response/Code team involvement
• Skilled in isolation precautions/PPE, restraint use, and patient admissions
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring, foley catheter insertion, and ambulation assistance
• No home unit assignment; floating to a variety of units, including outside primary competency, is standard practice with team‑based support provided when floated outside specialty
• Refusal to float may result in cancellation of the assignment
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, and no time off approved on weekends
• No holiday RTO permitted, and no time off allowed the day before or after a holiday
• Contract may be subject to cancellation if a call‑out occurs on a holiday
• Block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not approved
• Returning clinicians must undergo full recredentialing and re‑attend orientation, even if the break in contract was less than 30 days
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
• First‑time travelers are not considered for this position

Weekly Wages: $648/wk

Regular

Hours:

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends: $740/wk

Lodging: $37.72 x 7 days = $264

Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

Total Weekly Pay: $1,388/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,290 - $1,388. The weekly pay shown in this…