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Travel Eagle Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,775 / year median in Illinois
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Travel LPNs assigned to Illinois earn up to $2,165/week including non-taxed weekly stipend Must live 90 +miles from the facility Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Travel Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Team at Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, IL. Our travelers have opportunities throughout the country and are full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees. The Eagle (Travel team) LPN will work between various facilities/locations throughout the state of Illinois, per contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs. Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in Illinois Must live 90+ miles from the facility Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care facility preferred Corrections experience preferred Previous travel nursing experience preferred Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... #INDMHM