Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | Day Shift

Healthforce
  • TN
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Location: Dubuque, IA

    Weekly Pay: $1,378 / week

    Shift: Day Shift

    Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract

    Job Summary

    Are you an experienced LPN looking for your next rewarding travel assignment? We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Long-Term Care facility in Dubuque, Iowa.

    In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered care, manage chronic health conditions, and support residents in maintaining their safety, dignity, and overall quality of life. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and value clear, direct communication with healthcare teams and resident families, we’d love to have you on our team.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Resident Care & Monitoring: Administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform wound care, and execute routine nursing procedures following individualized care plans.

    • Assessment & Reporting: Continually assess changes in resident health conditions and promptly communicate updates to RNs, physicians, and resident families.

    • Collaboration & Support: Work alongside CNAs, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation goals.

    • EHR Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely resident records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with facility and safety standards.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Required:

    • Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.

    • Licensure: Current, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Iowa (or active Compact/NLC state license).

    • Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

    • Experience: Minimum 1+ years of long-term care or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience.

    • Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with healthcare teams and families; proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

    Preferred:

    • Prior travel nursing experience.

    • Hands-on experience with specialized wound care or palliative care principles.

    Why Apply?

    • Competitive weekly travel pay: $1,378/week.

    • Consistent Day Shift schedule.

    • Dedicated local support throughout your assignment in Dubuque.

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    Websitehttps://healthforce.applytojob.com/

    Skills

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    • CPR Certificationunmatched
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    • Long-Term Careunmatched
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    • Medication Administrationunmatched
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    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Quality of Lifeunmatched
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    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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