Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Shenandoah, IA
Contracted
Garden View Care Center
Mid Level
Step into a meaningful opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where your hands-on care, empathy, and clinical expertise help residents maintain dignity, comfort, and independence. In this role you’ll become part of a trusted caregiving team that prioritizes person-centered care, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and the daily joy of making a lasting difference in the lives of seniors. This assignment begins on 01/27/2026 and offers weeks-long engagements tailored to your availability, with the chance to extend based on performance and facility needs. You’ll have the chance to grow professionally within the long-term care specialty while supporting residents through chronic conditions, recovery, and daily routines. As you deliver compassionate care, you’ll also gain renewed purpose and a stronger sense of vocation, knowing that your expertise improves comfort, safety, and quality of life for individuals who’ve built communities and families over decades.
Shenandoah, Iowa, offers a welcoming community feel, safe neighborhoods, and the appeal of small-town life with big opportunities in healthcare. You’ll experience the warmth of a tight-knit town while benefiting from access to modern facilities and the possibility to broaden your horizons through assignments in various locations across the United States. Iowa’s scenic beauty—rolling farmland, quiet byways, public parks, and opportunities to explore local trails—provides a refreshing backdrop to your nursing practice. In this role you’ll have the flexibility to travel and serve in diverse settings, gaining exposure to different care models, team dynamics, and patient populations, all while returning to a hometown-friendly pace at the end of your shifts. This balance helps you stay energized and focused on delivering compassionate care.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians; monitor vital signs, administer medications as permitted by regulatory guidelines, assist with activities of daily living, and support mobility and rehabilitation efforts; document accurately in electronic health records; participate in care planning, infection control, and safety protocols; collaborate with nursing aides, social workers, and therapy teams to coordinate comprehensive resident care; recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions, escalating concerns promptly.
- Professional growth: expand your skills in long-term tere care, wound care basics, chronic disease management, palliative approaches, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Build leadership capabilities through precepting, care coordination, and participation in quality improvement initiatives that elevate the patient experience.
- Competitive benefits: inclusive compensation with a weekly pay range of $1,401-$1,427, reflecting your expertise and reliability; one or more financial bonuses contingent on assignment and facility need; housing assistance available to ease relocation or travel-to-work logistics; extended contract options and opportunities for contract extensions to suit your career plans.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 support while traveling with the company, dedicated traveler services, and ongoing access to clinical and administrative resources designed to address questions, concerns, or emergencies at any hour. You’ll benefit from a robust onboarding, ongoing education, and a supportive network that keeps you connected to the people who matter most—your residents and your colleagues.
Company values:
We are committed to empowering our staff with growth-oriented opportunities, transparent communication, and a nurturing environment where every team member is valued. Our culture emphasizes professional advancement, mentorship, and a shared mission to improve lives through respectful, high-quality care. We recognize the essential role you play and invest in resources, training, and pathways that help you advance your career within long-term care while maintaining balance and wellbeing.
Call to action:
If you’re ready to bring clinical expertise, compassion, and resilience to a dynamic long-term care setting, apply now and join a company that values your contribution and supports your professional journey. This is your invitation to serve residents with dignity, explore new places, and grow alongside a team that honors your dedication. The opportunity to work in Shenandoah, Iowa, with potential assignments nationwide, await your expertise and leadership. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary.
Shenandoah, Iowa, offers a welcoming community feel, safe neighborhoods, and the appeal of small-town life with big opportunities in healthcare. You’ll experience the warmth of a tight-knit town while benefiting from access to modern facilities and the possibility to broaden your horizons through assignments in various locations across the United States. Iowa’s scenic beauty—rolling farmland, quiet byways, public parks, and opportunities to explore local trails—provides a refreshing backdrop to your nursing practice. In this role you’ll have the flexibility to travel and serve in diverse settings, gaining exposure to different care models, team dynamics, and patient populations, all while returning to a hometown-friendly pace at the end of your shifts. This balance helps you stay energized and focused on delivering compassionate care.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians; monitor vital signs, administer medications as permitted by regulatory guidelines, assist with activities of daily living, and support mobility and rehabilitation efforts; document accurately in electronic health records; participate in care planning, infection control, and safety protocols; collaborate with nursing aides, social workers, and therapy teams to coordinate comprehensive resident care; recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions, escalating concerns promptly.
- Professional growth: expand your skills in long-term tere care, wound care basics, chronic disease management, palliative approaches, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Build leadership capabilities through precepting, care coordination, and participation in quality improvement initiatives that elevate the patient experience.
- Competitive benefits: inclusive compensation with a weekly pay range of $1,401-$1,427, reflecting your expertise and reliability; one or more financial bonuses contingent on assignment and facility need; housing assistance available to ease relocation or travel-to-work logistics; extended contract options and opportunities for contract extensions to suit your career plans.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 support while traveling with the company, dedicated traveler services, and ongoing access to clinical and administrative resources designed to address questions, concerns, or emergencies at any hour. You’ll benefit from a robust onboarding, ongoing education, and a supportive network that keeps you connected to the people who matter most—your residents and your colleagues.
Company values:
We are committed to empowering our staff with growth-oriented opportunities, transparent communication, and a nurturing environment where every team member is valued. Our culture emphasizes professional advancement, mentorship, and a shared mission to improve lives through respectful, high-quality care. We recognize the essential role you play and invest in resources, training, and pathways that help you advance your career within long-term care while maintaining balance and wellbeing.
Call to action:
If you’re ready to bring clinical expertise, compassion, and resilience to a dynamic long-term care setting, apply now and join a company that values your contribution and supports your professional journey. This is your invitation to serve residents with dignity, explore new places, and grow alongside a team that honors your dedication. The opportunity to work in Shenandoah, Iowa, with potential assignments nationwide, await your expertise and leadership. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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