Travel LPN - LPN

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a long-term care unit requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification, with night shift coverage and geriatric patient care.

Requirements

• Active LPN/LVN license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Previous nursing home or skilled nursing facility experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (up to two attempts allowed)
• Valid driver's license required for address verification

Responsibilities

• Long-term care unit within a skilled nursing facility setting
• Geriatric patient population with a 1:27 patient ratio
• Performs admission care for trach, wound vac, TPN, central lines, IVs, g-tube, and PROM machines
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Works every other weekend with holiday coverage as needed
• May float to other units when department volume is low, or to other campuses within the health system
• Uses Epic EMR
• Responsibilities include patient admission and discharge, wound care, wound vac management, central line care, IV therapy, feeding tube management, catheter care, and medication administration
• Provides care for conditions including pressure ulcers, respiratory needs (BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen, suctioning), and cardiac monitoring including 12-lead EKG
• Supports end-of-life/hospice care including symptom management and patient/family education
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as local rates do not apply
• RTO must be submitted at the time of application; no post-submission RTO requests accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts