Embark on a rewarding journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care in Bangor, Maine. This multi-week travel assignment, starting 04/06/2026, offers you a meaningful platform to impact residents’ daily lives, support families, and advance your clinical skills in geriatrics. In this role you’ll deliver patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of long-term residents, collaborating with a compassionate interdisciplinary team to promote safety, dignity, and comfort. Along the way, you’ll discover Maine’s natural beauty—from the calm Penobscot River waterfront in Bangor to nearby lakes, pine forests, and easy drives to coastal towns and scenic parks. Whether you’re drawn to quiet neighborhoods or vibrant community life, this assignment lets you experience the state you care for while making a real difference in people’s days.

Location Benefits: Working in Bangor offers a balance of small-town warmth and healthcare opportunities, with access to excellent outdoor recreation, seasonal events, and a supportive community-based healthcare network. Bangor’s walkable downtown, cultural activities, and proximity to Maine’s coast provide a refreshing backdrop for a rewarding career. For travelers who enjoy exploring, this pathway also presents opportunities to work in other U.S. locations through the company, expanding your professional horizons while your core focus remains patient care. In Maine, you’ll benefit from a manageable cost of living, robust community resources, and a patient population that values compassionate, consistent care. The region’s seasonal scenery—from snowy winters to crisp autumns—offers rejuvenating breaks between shifts, helping you maintain balance as you deliver high-quality nursing care. This assignment also gives you exposure to diverse care settings within long-term care, strengthening your clinical judgment and adaptability for future roles.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide direct, compassionate care to long-term residents according to individualized care plans, including medication administration, wound care, catheter and ostomy care as applicable, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. Conduct regular assessments, identify changes in condition, and document findings accurately to inform the interdisciplinary team. Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members to develop and adjust care plans, participate in rounds, and promote safe, patient-centered outcomes. Maintain rigorous infection control and safety protocols, carefully manage equipment and supplies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Educate residents and families on health maintenance, treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge expectations to support continuity of care and informed decision-making. Assist with care transitions, discharge planning, and referrals to community resources as needed, ensuring a smooth and coordinated experience for residents.
- Professional growth: Benefit from mentorship from experienced geriatric professionals, access to ongoing continuing education, and opportunities to expand your scope within long-term care. The role is designed to enhance assessment skills, care coordination, and leadership readiness, laying a solid foundation for future advancement in nursing or supervisory pathways within the geriatric specialty.
- Compensation and perks: Weekly pay in the range of $1,746–$1,783, with housing assistance provided to ease relocating or temporary living needs. The program offers a sign-on or completion bonus where applicable, and opportunities to extend the assignment beyond the initial period based on performance and facility needs.
- Support and security: You’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team available 24/7, including assistance with licensure, credentialing, travel logistics, and local orientation. The arrangement emphasizes reliability, regular communication, and a seamless experience as you transition between facilities and communities.

Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering staff through clear development pathways, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture that puts resident well-being first. You’ll find a workplace that respects your expertise, encourages continuous learning, and celebrates your professional contributions—so you can grow with purpose while delivering exceptional care.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your nursing talents in Long-Term Care while exploring Maine’s inviting landscapes and broadening your professional horizons, this is your opportunity. Join a team that values your care for older adults, supports your growth, and stands beside you every step of the travel journey. Apply today and take the next meaningful step in your nursing career with a employer that prioritizes your development, well-being, and impact.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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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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