Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel assignment in Newark, New York. This position supports a 41-bed short-term rehab unit within a skilled nursing setting, caring for adult and geriatric patients. Start date: 09/08/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 5x8 Evenings. Weekly pay: $1,233–$1,280 per week. No guaranteed hours. First-time travelers accepted. Active NY nursing license required to submit; EPIC charting experience is required.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,233–$1,280 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Evenings
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Facility setting: 41-bed short-term rehab unit within a skilled nursing facility
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care for adult and geriatric residents on a 41-bed unit, including medication administration and treatment per the plan of care.
- Perform wound care and wound VAC management; manage IV therapy and PICC line care; provide nephrostomy care as needed.
- Care for post-operative orthopedic and cardiac patients; monitor for complications and respond to changes in condition.
- Monitor patient status, vital signs, and lab results; maintain and update care plans; communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Document accurately in EPIC; ensure charting aligns with nursing standards and unit policies; collaborate with PT, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretary.
Requirements
- Active New York LPN license in hand to submit
- BLS certification
- EPIC charting experience required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Experience with wound care, wound VACs, IV therapy, PICC line care, and nephrostomy care is preferred
- Comfort working on a unit with acuity approximately 1:10
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the engagement
- Pre-boarding orientation to the unit and EPIC system
- Ongoing recruiter and scheduling support from the assigned account manager
- Credentialing and licensing assistance as needed
Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t the right fit, you can explore additional LPN travel openings through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
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