Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | (Night Shift)

Location: Dubuque, IA Pay: $1,387.30 / week Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract Shift: Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) Job Summary Are you an experienced Travel LPN looking for your next rewarding assignment? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque, IA .

In this role, you will provide person-centered care, chronic disease management, and daily nursing assessments for residents in a collaborative skilled nursing facility. If you thrive in a supportive environment, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to make a meaningful impact on the night shift, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Monitor vital signs, conduct routine assessments, and administer medications while tracking responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Clinical Procedures: Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other routine procedures following established care plans. Team & Family Communication: Promptly communicate changes in resident condition to RNs, physicians, and resident family members.

Daily Support: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support ongoing rehabilitation activities as directed. Compliance & Safety: Maintain precise, timely medical records in the EHR and follow all facility safety protocols.

Requirements

& Qualifications Education: Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program. Licensure: Active LPN license in the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/Multistate LPN license). Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification. Experience: 1+ years of nursing experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting required.

Shift Availability: Flexible and committed to working night shifts ( 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ). Skills: Strong communication skills with families and multidisciplinary team members; proficiency with EHR documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior travel nursing experience. Hands-on experience with wound care and palliative care principles. Work Environment Facility-based long-term care setting. Night shift schedule with a collaborative team of nurses, CNAs, and therapists.