LPN / LVN - General

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Profession: LVN / LPN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00) Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Medical Surgical specialty License: Active LVN/LPN license in compliance with NLC guidelines Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, IV Certified Must-Have: Level I Trauma experience required; travel experience required; hospital experience in a large setting required Description: The Medical Surgical unit requires a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is IV Certified. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of recent experience in this specialty. The nurse will be working a night shift with a patient ratio of 1:7, utilizing a team nursing model. Additional responsibilities may include support from other team members such as PCC and RN. First-time travelers will not be accepted unless they have 3 or more years of recent experience. Weekend shifts may be required as needed, and availability for on-call duties may also be necessary. Local candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility. This unit is a Level I Trauma Center that provides short-term acute care. The position involves working with adults and geriatric patients. The daily census on the unit is approximately 42 patients, with a total of 47 beds. Interdisciplinary support is available, including physical therapy and respiratory services. Candidates must be proficient in a range of nursing skills including IV management, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and more. All requested time off must be included at the time of submission. This facility holds strict compliance requirements, and all candidates must meet these prior to application. Floating may occur between like units within a defined radius. Travelers must have completed at least one prior travel assignment. EPIC charting experience is preferred. The nursing team operates on a team nursing model with RN/LPN/PCTs. The environment requires adaptability, strong assessment skills, and a commitment to patient care.