Step into a rewarding role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where your hands-on expertise and compassionate leadership shape the daily lives of residents who rely on your steady presence and clinical acumen. This opportunity in Albemarle, North Carolina, offers not merely a job, but a meaningful career path where every day you help residents maintain dignity, independence, and comfort. Picture yourself guiding care plans, collaborating with families and the multidisciplinary team, and mentoring fellow caregivers to deliver best-in-class LTC. North Carolina’s beauty adds a backdrop to this important work— from the small-town charm of Albemarle to the scenic byways and outdoor adventures across the state. Enjoy serene neighborhoods, warm communities, seasonal festivals, and a climate that makes outdoor care and community engagement a joy. The region’s welcoming spirit complements your professional calling, making every shift feel purposefully connected to the people you serve.

Location Benefits: Albemarle sits in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, offering a blend of small-town atmosphere and convenient access to larger urban centers. You’ll experience a tight-knit community where colleagues become neighbors, while still being within reach of Charlotte’s dining, culture, and continuing education opportunities. For travel-minded professionals, this role opens the door to assignments across the U.S., expanding your horizons with diverse patient populations, facility types, and care philosophies. You’ll gain exposure to varied LTC settings—skilled rehab, memory care, assisted living, and long-term care—allowing you to refine your assessment skills, adapt to different teams, and broaden your professional perspective. In Albemarle and beyond, you’ll enjoy the benefits of stable scheduling, competitive compensation, and a support system designed to keep you thriving on the road.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities and growth: Provide direct nursing care to long-term residents, including comprehensive assessments, vital signs monitoring, medication administration per care plans, wound care, and routine clinical tasks. Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and social workers to update care plans, manage pain control, and address acute changes promptly. Support restorative activities, mobility, nutrition, and hygiene, while promoting safety, infection control, and fall prevention. Document thoroughly in electronic health records, communicate changes to families, and participate in care conferences. Take opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, precept student aides, and pursue specialty certifications that deepen your LTC expertise. The role offers a clear path for professional growth, with potential to assume charge nurse responsibilities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Benefits and compensation: Earn a competitive weekly pay range of $1,231–$1,271, reflecting the value you bring to dedicated long-term care. Enjoy a bonus eligibility program, housing assistance to ease transition, and extension opportunities that let you tailor contract lengths to your goals. The combination of supportive onboarding, paid orientation, and ongoing development helps you build confidence and competency quickly.
- Comprehensive support: You won’t travel alone—our dedicated travel specialists and 24/7 support team are with you every step of the way. From on-call assistance to scheduling or issue resolution, you’ll have reliable backup as you relocate or rotate through assignments. We also help with licensing and credentialing, ensuring you stay compliant and confident as you expand your practice across diverse facilities.

Company Values: Our company is built on empowering healthcare professionals like you to advance their careers while maintaining a compassionate, patient-first focus. We invest in ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career ladders within long-term care, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. When you join us, you join a community that recognizes your contributions, respects your well-being, and champions your professional development as you rise to new challenges and leadership opportunities.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your LPN expertise in long-term care, embrace travel opportunities, and grow within a company that values your impact, don’t hesitate—apply today. This is your chance to join a dedicated team that supports you as you make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives, while exploring new places, gaining diverse experience, and advancing your nursing career.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start Date: 11/15/2025. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,231–$1,271. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.

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Why Join TLC Nursing?
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

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