Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

Goldsboro, NC
Contracted
PRINCIPLE - Willow Creek Nursing and Rehab (NC)
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Long-Term Care, beginning 01/03/2026 on a multi-week travel assignment centered in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to directly impact the quality of life for residents who rely on consistent, compassionate care. In long-term care, your expertise helps sustain dignity, comfort, and independence. You’ll join a team committed to excellence, delivering hands-on support, clinical skill, and a warming presence that families and residents remember. North Carolina’s charm and hospitality frame your daily work, offering a balance of meaningful clinical duties and a welcoming community. Beyond Goldsboro, this role also opens avenues to experience other beautiful places across the state and, when opportunities arise, other regions across the U.S.—allowing you to broaden your professional horizons while continuing to develop your specialized LTC expertise.

Goldsboro is more than a posting locale—it’s a community that values its caregivers. The area blends a friendly, small-town feel with access to cultural attractions, parks, and nearby natural beauty, making it rewarding to plant roots while you grow your career. You’ll appreciate a supportive environment that respects work-life balance, along with the chance to explore additional assignments in varied care settings across the U.S. This promotes robust skill development, resilience, and a broader understanding of patient needs in diverse LTC environments. The assignment offers weekly pay in the range of $1,142-$1,208, with the flexibility of extension opportunities based on performance and staffing requirements, and the comfort of knowing you’re backed by a national network that values your contribution.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to long-term residents, including performing head-to-toe assessments, administering medications per physician orders, monitoring vital signs, and identifying changes in condition with prompt escalation. Implement and update individualized care plans, coordinate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers, and document all care activities accurately in the electronic health record. Support activities of daily living, assist with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, manage wounds and dressing changes, and ensure infection prevention protocols are followed. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contribute to care conferences, and mentor certified nursing assistants to uphold consistent, compassionate care across shifts. Maintain safety, dignity, and privacy for every resident, and respond to emergencies with composure and competence.
- Professional growth: This LTC-focused role offers ongoing clinical skill enhancement, exposure to a variety of resident needs, and potential pathways into leadership opportunities or specialty certifications. You’ll gain experience in care coordination, complex age-related conditions, palliative considerations, and rehabilitation-supportive practices, strengthening your resume for future career advancement.
- Benefits and support: Enjoy competitive compensation with a guaranteed range, a welcome or sign-on bonus where applicable, and housing assistance or housing stipends to ease transition. The position supports contract extensions, enabling you to extend your impact and continue your LTC specialization. Comprehensive support is a core value: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, access to a dedicated travel coordinator, and round-the-clock clinical and operational help to ensure you never navigate a challenge alone. You’ll also have eligibility for standard benefits packages that support your health and well-being, instruction on best practices, and consistent resources to keep you thriving in dynamic long-term care settings.

Company Values and Culture:
Our company is dedicated to empowering frontline caregivers through meaningful assignments, clear career pathways, and a collaborative, respectful work environment. We invest in staff development, provide mentorship, and foster inclusive teamwork where every contribution matters. Your growth is our growth, and we’re committed to creating spaces where compassionate care meets professional advancement. The culture emphasizes open communication, recognition of excellence, and a shared mission to improve resident outcomes while supporting caregivers’ personal and professional journeys.

Call to Action:
If you’re an LPN with a passion for long-term care and a desire to grow within a supportive, nationwide network, this is your chance to join a team that values your expertise and invests in your development. Begin your journey in Goldsboro, NC, with possibilities to expand to other rewarding locations across the U.S. Apply now to embark on a rewarding travel assignment that honors your skills, respects your time, and elevates your career in LTC.

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.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Fast credentialing
  • 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
  • Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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