Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care
Location: Grand Island, NE
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (mandatory)
Orientation: Monday or Wednesday at 8:45 AM (mandatory)
Start Dates: Monday or Wednesday only
Block Schedule: Can be requested but is not guaranteed
Local Candidates Required: Accepted
Traveler Candidates Required: Accepted
Pay Rate
Local: $38–$40 per hour
Traveler: $40–$42 per hour
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The candidate will administer medications, monitor resident health, maintain clinical documentation, and support resident safety and comfort.
Required Qualifications
Active Nebraska LPN license.
Experience in long-term care (LTC) or a skilled nursing facility.
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Flexibility to work every other weekend.
Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills.
Compassionate approach to resident care.
Ability to attend mandatory orientation at 8:45 AM on a Monday or Wednesday.
Preferred Qualifications
IV certification; certification status must be provided during submission.
Previous successful travel healthcare assignments.
Strong work history and reliable assignment track record.
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting.
Monitor residents' health conditions and report changes to the healthcare team.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
Perform nursing assessments and assist with individualized care plans.
Provide IV-related care when appropriately certified and assigned.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Promote resident safety, comfort, and quality of care.
Follow infection control procedures and facility policies.