Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:
Columbia, MO Shift: Days Compensation: $1,464.00 per week (Gross)

Job Type
Full-time, Contract / Travel Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility located in Columbia, MO. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, direct patient care to individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, severe trauma, or acute illnesses requiring extended hospitalization. This position offers competitive weekly pay, day-shift hours, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and case managers.

Key Responsibilities
• Direct Patient Care: Perform focused clinical assessments, monitor vital signs, and report critical changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN and physician.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer oral, topical, injectable, and IV medications/fluids strictly within LPN scope of practice and state regulations.
• Wound & Device Care: Deliver skilled wound care, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, catheter maintenance, and enteral feeding management (G-tube / PEG tube care).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary care planning alongside physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and physicians.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate clinical documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Patient & Family

Education:
Reinforce discharge instructions, disease process education, and rehabilitation goals with patients and their families. Qualifications & Requirements Required:
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Education:
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN / LVN) program.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Missouri or an active Compact / Multi-State LPN license.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or ARC).
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Experience:
Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an LTAC facility, hospital step-down unit, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility (SNF).
• Clinical Competencies: Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, sterile wound dressing changes, and clinical escalation protocols. Preferred:
• IV Therapy Certification.
• Wound Care Certification (WCC) or advanced skin/wound management background.
• Prior travel nursing experience with rapid onboarding adaptability.
• Specialized training or experience in Dementia / Geriatric care and G-tube/PEG care. Shift & Schedule Details
• Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts; flexibility required across weekdays and rotating weekends).
• Contract Length: 13-week travel contract (with high likelihood of extension based on performance and facility census). Benefits & Perks
• Competitive Weekly Pay: $1,464.00 / week (tax-free stipend eligibility for qualifying travelers).
• Direct Deposit: Weekly pay schedule.
• Dedicated Support: 24/7 recruiter and clinical liaison assistance throughout your assignment.
• Extension Opportunities: Priority placement for local extensions or subsequent travel contracts.