Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care — travel assignment in Newark, NY. Start date: 09/22/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,411-$1,486 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 5x8 Evenings. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility on a 42-bed long-term care unit. First-time traveler accepted. COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status unknown. Active licensure in New York is required, and EPIC charting experience is a hard requirement.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,411-$1,486 per week
- Start date: 09/22/2026
- Shift: 5x8 Evenings
- Duration: Weeks
- Unit: 42-bed long-term care unit; Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications (IV/IM/SQ) and document in EPIC per physician orders.
- Provide direct resident care for adults with dementia, arthritis, CHF, and CVA; monitor vitals; support feeding tube care, wound care, Foley care, and basic oxygen therapy.
- Perform phlebotomy, IV therapy, and other routine procedures; ensure patient safety, comfort, and adherence to care plans.
- Monitor for changes in condition, communicate with Interdisciplinary Team, and implement pressure ulcer prevention and end-of-life care as appropriate.
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and behavioral/de-escalation needs; participate in shift handoffs and ensure accurate charting in EPIC.

Requirements
- Active New York license (RN license or appropriate license in hand) for submittal.
- BLS certification.
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
- EPIC charting experience required.
- Ability to work on a 42-bed long-term care unit with dementia care and related conditions; block scheduling with every-other-weekend coverage; float as needed.
- Non-local candidates outside a 75-mile radius preferred; locals within 75 miles are not accepted.
- Orientation: 16 hours pre-start.
- Pre-approved time off: 1

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments
- Fast credentialing
- Orientation and pre-start support
- Extension opportunities
- Return-staff opportunities and case-by-case background checks

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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.

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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