Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel Assignment in State College, PA. Start date: 08/10/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,520-$1,545 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This travel opportunity is a temporary assignment arranged through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,520-$1,545 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Short term acute care hospital
- Travel assignment with dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with nursing principles, using sound clinical judgment.
- Monitor, assess, document, and report patient status; implement and coordinate patient care plans with the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor effects and educate patients and families.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and caregivers; participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate medical records, apply safety precautions, and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common safety hazards, medical terminology, and basic coding guidelines as applicable to the setting.

Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensure: Pennsylvania Practical Nurse License.
- Certification: Meets the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) standards and renews every two years.
- Experience: One year nursing experience preferred.
- Skills: Ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions; effective communication; ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment; basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
- Availability: Ability to work the listed shift and adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Payroll processing with weekly pay management
- Access to travel resources and compliance guidance

Find more opportunities
If this specific opening isn’t the right fit, explore other LPN travel opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
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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