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Travel LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
Wilkes-Barre, PA
CareerStaff Unlimited
5x8 hrs, Days

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration7 weeks

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Skilled Nursing Facility

Here at CareerStaff Unlimited, we are hiring a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time contract position at a well-established skilled nursing facility in Wilkes-Barre, PA! These passionate qualified nurses will have a strong focus on assisting and supporting providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care. Qualified candidates must have at least 6 months of previous nursing home experience. If you have the right skills and the desire to succeed, we can help you find employment opportunities with the best companies in the nation.

Travel Rate

Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500
Weekly Taxable Pay: $480
Weekly Housing Stipend: $670
Weekly Meal Stipend: $350

BENEFITS FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN:

  • Flexible Schedules – Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Perm Positions
  • Generous Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
  • Guaranteed Hours (based on opportunity)
  • The security of over 25 years of experience in the industry!
  • Our strong, long-term connections—with the most admired companies—mean a new world of possibilities for your career. Partnering with CareerStaff Unlimited is the kind of proactive move that can put you on an inside track, give you access to more career opportunities, and get you that dream job faster than going at it alone.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work with other personnel and develop/maintain good relations
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of care and current clinical practice, treatments, and interventions, specific to position specialty
  • Ability to understand and monitor applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals
  • Resolve patient’s problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with rules and regulations
  • Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to deal tactfully with residents, students, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public, according to position setting
  • Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written/verbal skills in English language
  • Sufficient computer skills required to perform duties
  • LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • 6-12 months of recent (within the last year) supervised experience in Long Term Care/Nursing Home setting
  • Licensed Practical Nursing degree from an accredited institution
  • Current CPR/BLS certification, Physical, TB test (within 1 year of hire)
  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN license in the state of employment or compact (multi-state) license
  • ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED:

    CareerStaff Unlimited, LLC (“CareerStaff”) is a leader in the delivery of workforce solutions and staffing services for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to connect our clients with talented healthcare professionals ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We serve our mission by leveraging a national network 25+ offices throughout the United States. CareerStaff’s services include travel and per diem employment opportunities for nurses, therapists and pharmacists.

    Additionally, CareerStaff provides Managed Service Programs to hundreds of healthcare facilities nationally. By offering unparalleled customer service, unique placement opportunities, top pay and benefits and employment that meets the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians, CareerStaff attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.

    CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA).

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    Other Info
    • Job City: WILKES BARRE
    • Shift: 7A-3P
    • Setting: Affiliate
    • Order ID: 108615
    • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500
    • Weekly Taxable Pay: $480
    • Weekly Housing Stipend: $670
    • Weekly Meal Stipend: $350

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    Your life is hard enough, with a thousand demands on your time and attention. Your job requires 100% of your energy and excellence. So does your family, health, and finances, not to mention your future. That’s why we are here. Helping you sort through the best opportunities available in your field and specialty, to gain experience in the workplace environment you enjoy, in the city where you can thrive. Take a glimpse at what we can accomplish together.
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    About Wilkes-Barre, PA

    As a travel nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA here's what you should know:
    Cost of Living
    • The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
    • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
    Weather
    • Average summer highs are around 80°F, and winter lows can dip to around 20°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Short-term rentals are available in Wilkes-Barre and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
    Transportation
    • Wilkes-Barre is car-friendly with easily navigable roads.
    • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
    Demographics
    • The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
    • Wilkes-Barre has a growing population of travel nurses due to its proximity to healthcare facilities and medical centers.
    Things to Do
    • Wilkes-Barre offers a variety of dining options, from local eateries to nationally recognized chains.
    • There are art exhibits and live performances at the Fine Arts Fiesta and a cinema and performing arts center for entertainment.
    • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Bear Creek Preserve with its waterfalls and hiking trails.
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