Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | Day Shift

Job summary

The LPN will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform wound care while following individualized patient care plans. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record system.

Job details

Location: Dubuque, IA Weekly Pay: $1,378 / week Shift: Day Shift Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract Job Summary Are you an experienced LPN looking for your next rewarding travel assignment? We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Long-Term Care facility in Dubuque, Iowa. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered care, manage chronic health conditions, and support residents in maintaining their safety, dignity, and overall quality of life. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and value clear, direct communication with healthcare teams and resident families, we’d love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities Resident Care & Monitoring: Administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform wound care, and execute routine nursing procedures following individualized care plans. Assessment & Reporting: Continually assess changes in resident health conditions and promptly communicate updates to RNs, physicians, and resident families. Collaboration & Support: Work alongside CNAs, therapists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation goals. EHR Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely resident records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with facility and safety standards. Qualifications & Requirements Required: Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program. Licensure: Current, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Iowa (or active Compact/NLC state license). Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Experience: Minimum 1+ years of long-term care or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience. Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with healthcare teams and families; proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation. Preferred: Prior travel nursing experience. Hands-on experience with specialized wound care or palliative care principles. Why Apply? Competitive weekly travel pay: $1,378/week. Consistent Day Shift schedule. Dedicated local support throughout your assignment in Dubuque.

What you’ll do

The LPN will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform wound care while following individualized patient care plans. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered LPN license in Iowa or a Compact state and possess an active BLS/CPR certification. A minimum of one year of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility is required.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medication administration
• Vital signs monitoring
• Wound care
• Nursing procedures
• Patient assessment
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Palliative care
• Patient safety
• Care planning
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Vital Signs
• Compassion
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Medical Records
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Electronic Medical Record
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Long-Term Care
• Medication Administration
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Safety Standards
• Nursing Home Care
• Wound Care
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Long Term Care Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
• Nursing Associate Professionals
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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