Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care Unit in Newark, New York. This travel assignment is a 42-bed skilled nursing setting. Start date: 08/25/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,196-$1,246 per week. Shift: 5x8 Evenings. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. The facility accepts first-time travelers and requires candidates to live more than 75 miles away. EPIC charting is required, with a 16-hour orientation prior to the shift.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,196-$1,246 per week
- Start date: 08/25/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 evenings
- Setting: 42-bed Long Term Care unit within a Skilled Nursing Facility
- EPIC charting required

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adults and geriatric residents in a LTC setting, including routine assessments, vital signs, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Administer medications (including IM/SQ), basic IV/vascular access, phlebotomy, and assist with feeding tubes (NG/G-tube) and enteral feeding support; manage Foley catheter care; provide basic respiratory support (oxygen/BiPAP/CPAP as appropriate).
- Perform wound care, pressure ulcer assessment and prevention, and assist with activities of daily living; assist with mobility and safety of residents.
- Document care and resident status in the EPIC charting system; communicate changes to the interprofessional team (PT, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary); participate in care planning and daily rounds.
- Support dementia and behavioral management, de-escalation, and end-of-life care as needed; adhere to unit guidelines and policies; participate in care coordination and discharge planning as applicable.
- Work within the established patient ratios (Days 1:21 | Nights 1:42 | Weekends 1:21) with floating as needed; orientation completed prior to assignment.

Requirements
- Active New York Licensed Practical Nurse license (in hand) to submit
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience; geriatric/LTC population experience preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Ability to work the 5x8 evenings shift
- Must reside more than 75 miles from the work site

Benefits and Support
- Orientation: 16 hours
- First-time traveler acceptance for this assignment
- EPIC charting requirements clearly defined with available support
- Pre-approved time off: one per contract
- Block scheduling with occasional floating based on facility needs
- Contacts and application support via Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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