Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care | (Night Shift)

Location: Dubuque, IA

Pay: $1,387.30 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract

Shift: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Travel LPN looking for your next rewarding assignment? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque, IA .

In this role, you will provide person-centered care, chronic disease management, and daily nursing assessments for residents in a collaborative skilled nursing facility. If you thrive in a supportive environment, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to make a meaningful impact on the night shift, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Resident Care & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs, conduct routine assessments, and administer medications while tracking responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Clinical Procedures: Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other routine procedures following established care plans.

• Team & Family Communication: Promptly communicate changes in resident condition to RNs, physicians, and resident family members.

• Daily Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support ongoing rehabilitation activities as directed.

• Compliance & Safety: Maintain precise, timely medical records in the EHR and follow all facility safety protocols.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.

• Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multistate LPN license).

• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.

• Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting required.

• Shift Availability: Flexible and committed to working night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ).

• Skills: Strong communication skills with families and multidisciplinary team members; proficiency with EHR documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience.

• Hands-on experience with wound care and palliative care principles.

Work Environment

• Facility-based long-term care setting.

• Night shift schedule with a collaborative team of nurses, CNAs, and therapists.