Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Shenandoah, IA
Contracted
Garden View Care Center
Mid Level
Step into a rewarding role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where your hands-on expertise and compassionate care become the daily anchor for residents’ comfort, dignity, and independence. This multi-week assignment in Shenandoah, Iowa brings you into a close-knit care community that values skilled nursing, clear communication, and thoughtful engagement with residents and their families. You’ll be at the forefront of daily living support, medication administration under appropriate supervision, and collaborative care planning that honors each person’s history and goals. Picture yourself guiding mobility, monitoring health status, administering treatments, and documenting updates that help the entire care team tailor meaningful, person-centered experiences. Your expertise will help residents maintain autonomy, reduce discomfort, and smile a little brighter each day. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to influence quality of life for those who have given so much to their communities, while expanding your proficiency in geriatric and long-term care nursing.
Iowa’s natural beauty and welcoming communities are a backdrop to your work. The state offers rolling prairies, lush farmland, and scenic byways that invite weekend exploration. In Shenandoah, you’ll find a friendly, safe environment with short commutes, accessible amenities, and a sense of hometown pride that translates into meaningful teamwork on the floor. If you’re drawn to variety, this assignment also opens opportunities to work in other locations across the U.S., exposing you to different care settings, facility cultures, and resident populations—experiences that broaden your clinical perspective and enrich your professional journey.
Location Benefits:
Shenandoah, Iowa, provides the balance of a supportive, community-centered setting with the professional challenge and growth you seek in long-term care. You’ll enjoy a manageable pace, opportunities to build lasting relationships with residents and their families, and access to local parks and cultural activities that make downtime restorative. For nurses seeking broader horizons, the program offers placement flexibility across multiple U.S. locations, allowing you to discover new environments, expand your professional network, and return with a richer portfolio of geriatric care competencies. The assignment’s structure supports consistent routines, predictable scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference where it matters most.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide high-quality LPN care in a long-term care setting, administer medications under physician and supervisor guidance, monitor vitals, perform routine wound care and assessments, assist with activities of daily living, support mobility and fall prevention, participate in care planning, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team. You’ll document care accurately, advocate for patient safety, and engage families to align goals with care plans.
- Professional growth: develop specialty skills in geriatric and long-term care nursing, deepen assessment and care coordination abilities, and gain exposure to dementia care, palliative support, and transitional care pathways. The environment emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and opportunities to lead care rounds or precept newer staff.
- Competitive benefits: enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $1,410–$1,468, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. In addition to standard compensation, you may qualify for a sign-on bonus, helping you establish financial footing from day one. Housing assistance is provided to support seamless transitions, whether you’re local or relocating for the assignment, and extension opportunities allow you to continue contributing your expertise beyond the initial term.
- Support infrastructure: you’re never alone on the road. The company offers 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, a dedicated mobilization team, and on-call resources to address clinical questions, housing needs, or any logistical challenges. This robust support network ensures you can focus on compassionate care while feeling secure and connected.
- Assignment faithfulness: the start date is 01/27/2026, and the engagement is designed as a multi-week assignment with continuity of care, continuity of team, and consistent supervision to help you excel in your role.
Company Values:
The organization is committed to empowering its nursing staff with opportunities for advancement and a supportive, collaborative work environment. A culture of respect, open communication, and shared accountability underpins daily practice, with a focus on professional development, evidence-based care, and recognizing the pivotal role of LPNs in shaping positive resident outcomes. You’ll find teammates who value your expertise, listen to your ideas, and celebrate growth—both personally and professionally.
Call to Action:
If you’re a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse ready to make a measurable difference in long-term care, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your career growth, and stands by you with comprehensive resources as you impact residents’ lives across beautiful Iowa communities and beyond. Embrace this opportunity to broaden your clinical horizons, enjoy meaningful resident interactions, and contribute to a culture that respects your skills and supports your professional development. Ready to begin a meaningful chapter starting January 27, 2026? Your next compassionate, career-advancing assignment awaits.
Iowa’s natural beauty and welcoming communities are a backdrop to your work. The state offers rolling prairies, lush farmland, and scenic byways that invite weekend exploration. In Shenandoah, you’ll find a friendly, safe environment with short commutes, accessible amenities, and a sense of hometown pride that translates into meaningful teamwork on the floor. If you’re drawn to variety, this assignment also opens opportunities to work in other locations across the U.S., exposing you to different care settings, facility cultures, and resident populations—experiences that broaden your clinical perspective and enrich your professional journey.
Location Benefits:
Shenandoah, Iowa, provides the balance of a supportive, community-centered setting with the professional challenge and growth you seek in long-term care. You’ll enjoy a manageable pace, opportunities to build lasting relationships with residents and their families, and access to local parks and cultural activities that make downtime restorative. For nurses seeking broader horizons, the program offers placement flexibility across multiple U.S. locations, allowing you to discover new environments, expand your professional network, and return with a richer portfolio of geriatric care competencies. The assignment’s structure supports consistent routines, predictable scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference where it matters most.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide high-quality LPN care in a long-term care setting, administer medications under physician and supervisor guidance, monitor vitals, perform routine wound care and assessments, assist with activities of daily living, support mobility and fall prevention, participate in care planning, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team. You’ll document care accurately, advocate for patient safety, and engage families to align goals with care plans.
- Professional growth: develop specialty skills in geriatric and long-term care nursing, deepen assessment and care coordination abilities, and gain exposure to dementia care, palliative support, and transitional care pathways. The environment emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and opportunities to lead care rounds or precept newer staff.
- Competitive benefits: enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $1,410–$1,468, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. In addition to standard compensation, you may qualify for a sign-on bonus, helping you establish financial footing from day one. Housing assistance is provided to support seamless transitions, whether you’re local or relocating for the assignment, and extension opportunities allow you to continue contributing your expertise beyond the initial term.
- Support infrastructure: you’re never alone on the road. The company offers 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, a dedicated mobilization team, and on-call resources to address clinical questions, housing needs, or any logistical challenges. This robust support network ensures you can focus on compassionate care while feeling secure and connected.
- Assignment faithfulness: the start date is 01/27/2026, and the engagement is designed as a multi-week assignment with continuity of care, continuity of team, and consistent supervision to help you excel in your role.
Company Values:
The organization is committed to empowering its nursing staff with opportunities for advancement and a supportive, collaborative work environment. A culture of respect, open communication, and shared accountability underpins daily practice, with a focus on professional development, evidence-based care, and recognizing the pivotal role of LPNs in shaping positive resident outcomes. You’ll find teammates who value your expertise, listen to your ideas, and celebrate growth—both personally and professionally.
Call to Action:
If you’re a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse ready to make a measurable difference in long-term care, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your career growth, and stands by you with comprehensive resources as you impact residents’ lives across beautiful Iowa communities and beyond. Embrace this opportunity to broaden your clinical horizons, enjoy meaningful resident interactions, and contribute to a culture that respects your skills and supports your professional development. Ready to begin a meaningful chapter starting January 27, 2026? Your next compassionate, career-advancing assignment awaits.
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