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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare, La Crosse, WI, United States


Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Start date: 2 weeks from offer • Duration: 8 weeks • Weekly pay: $1,556 – $1,642 per week • Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week • Shift: Eve
ight mix • Setting: LTC – Nursing Home
This travel assignment is for a licensed practical nurse working in a long-term care setting. The role accepts either an RN or LPN under supervision, with an 8-week contract starting after offer acceptance and a 40-hour weekly guarantee. The placement requires evening and night coverage within a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to residents under supervision of a licensed nurse in a long-term care setting

Administer medications and document administration according to care plans and facility procedures

Monitor vital signs, assess changes in resident condition, and report to the supervising nurse

Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility, promoting safety and dignity

Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and routine procedures per policy

Document care provided in the electronic health record and communicate clearly with the care team

Requirements

LPN licensure in Wisconsin or eligibility for licensure (per standard care practice in a LTC travel role)

Ability to work evenings and nights in a rotating schedule

Comfort and experience in long-term care settings; ability to follow care plans and document accurately

Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Ability to pass background check and health screenings required for clinical deployments

Commitment to resident safety, infection control, and professional standards

Benefits and Support

40-hour weekly guarantee during the assignment

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the contract

Extension opportunities for continued placement

Fast credentialing process to minimize time to start

Nationwide assignments available for future opportunities

Referral bonuses up to $1,000 for qualifying placements

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