About the role
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:
* 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).
* 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.