Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (Geriatrics) in Newark, New York. Start date 09/15/2026 for a travel, temporary assignment lasting multiple weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,196–$1,252 per week. Shift: 5x8 evenings. Setting: 42-bed long-term care / skilled nursing unit with EPIC charting required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,196–$1,252 per week
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 evenings
- Start date: 09/15/2026
- Setting: 42-bed long-term care / skilled nursing unit; EPIC charting required; orientation of 16 hours

Responsibilities
- Administer medications and document administration in EPIC; ensure accurate MAR entry and monitoring
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, intake/output, and overall clinical status; perform phlebotomy as needed
- Provide wound care (including wound vac), pressure ulcer prevention, ostomy care, and feeding tube management (NG/G-tube)
- Manage oxygen therapy and basic respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP) as ordered
- Conduct stroke assessments (NIH Stroke Scale) and participate in end-of-life care planning and coordination
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to support coordinated care and charting accuracy

Requirements
- Active New York Licensed Practical Nurse license in hand
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or skilled nursing
- EPIC charting experience required
- Comfortable with unit ratios: 1:21 days/weekends and 1:42 nights; floating per facility need
- Locals not accepted; candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the unit

Benefits and Support
- 16-hour orientation
- Ongoing recruiter/assignment support during the travel assignment
- Travel support and resources for the duration of the assignment
- Scheduling flexibility with floating as needed
- Pre-approved time off: one occurrence per contract

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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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