Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care, traveling for a 13-week assignment in Sonora, California. Start date 08/31/2026 with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and a pay range of $1,371 to $1,452 per week. Shift is 5x8 days in a short term acute care hospital setting. The role operates under supervision of an RN or MD and involves patient care planning, procedures requiring basic nursing training, and collaboration with the care team.

• Weekly pay: $1,371–$1,452 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (days)
• Start date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Setting:
  Short term acute care hospital, travel assignment

• Provide routine nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN or MD
• Perform clinical procedures within scope (e.g., injections, phlebotomy, wound care, sterile dressings)
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses
• Assist in developing and implementing an interdisciplinary care plan and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families, supporting shared decision‑making and self-care after discharge
• Maintain organized, clean treatment areas and restock supplies as needed
• Participate in on‑call duties as assigned by agency leadership

• Active LVN/LPN license in the state of practice (California)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Hospice experience required; approximately two years of recent nursing experience preferred
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid Driver’s License preferred and candidate must be at least 21 years old if a driver's role is required

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Assignment and scheduling support throughout the travel period
• Ongoing on‑site and remote support during the assignment

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs
, allied health travel assignments
, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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