About the role
Location: Bennington, VT
Pay: $2,166.40 / week
Job Type: Full-Time, Travel / Contract
Shifts Available: Evening and/or Overnights
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT.
In this role, you will deliver person-centered chronic disease management, routine assessments, and direct nursing care to residents within a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. If you excel in clinical execution, maintain open communication with families, and thrive working collaborative evening or overnight shifts, we want to hear from you.
Weekly Compensation & Benefits
* Gross Pay: $2,166.40 / week (inclusive of stipend/stipend allowances where applicable)
* Weekly direct deposit
* Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout your assignment
Key Responsibilities
* Medication Administration & Treatments: Safely administer prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and topical medications; complete routine skin assessments and dressing/wound care changes per physician orders.
* Resident Assessment & Monitoring: Monitor baseline vital signs, observe mental and physical status changes, and report acute changes promptly to supervising RNs, attending physicians, and families.
* Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and social services to uphold individualized care plans and support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation goals.
* Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate charting in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) following state regulations and safety protocols.
* Shift-Specific Leadership: Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours, addressing resident concerns and ensuring smooth handover reporting between shifts.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
* Licensure: Active, unencumbered Vermont LPN license (or valid Compact/NURSYS multi-state license eligible for immediate practice in VT).
* Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of direct nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehab environment.
* Certifications: * Active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. * Successful completion of standard pharmacology/medication administration assessments.
* Availability: Proven flexibility to work dedicated evening and/or overnight (NOC) shifts, including rotating weekends as scheduled.
Preferred Qualifications
* Specialized credentials or demonstrated experience in Dementia / Memory Care or palliative care.
* Hands-on proficiency with complex wound staging and staging documentation.
* Prior travel nursing experience with rapid facility onboarding.
Work Environment
* Facility-based skilled nursing and long-term care center.
* High-collaboration setting working alongside dedicated RN supervisors, CNAs, and visiting physicians.
* Point-of-care EHR documentation.