Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Licensed Practical Nurse (Long Term Care) travel assignment available in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour · night shift (7:00 pm-7:00 am) Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm-7:00 am)
Unit and setting: long-term care facility · Long Term Care Capacity to work in a long-term care setting with residents requiring skilled careresidents requiring skilled care
License: LPN license Active North Carolina LPN licenseNorth Carolina LPN license
Term: 8 weeks · starts Oct 10, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License: North Carolina LPN license Active North Carolina LPN license Check your license
Education: graduate of an approved practical nursing program Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
Experience: 12 months of recent LPN experience
Experience: long-term care setting with residents requiring skilled care Capacity to work in a long-term care setting with residents requiring skilled care
Also asks: ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7 pm-7 am) Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7 pm-7 am)

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What it pays

Pay reviews: pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary.
Pay reviews: final compensation packages and confirmed hours discussed during hiring process Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Benefits

Benefits24/7 recruiter and travel support24/7 recruiter and travel support
BenefitsFast credentialingFast credentialing
BenefitsDedicated support throughout the assignmentDedicated support throughout the assignment
BenefitsExtension opportunitiesExtension opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day: administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policy Administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policy
Day to day: monitor resident conditions, document changes, and report to supervising RN Monitor resident conditions, document changes, and report to the supervising RN
Day to day: provide core nursing care and assistance with ADLs for residents Provide core nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents
Day to day: collect specimens as directed and participate in routine assessments Collect specimens as directed and participate in routine assessments
Day to day: maintain charting and records, and uphold infection control and safety standards Maintain accurate charting and records; uphold infection control and safety standards
Day to day: collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to meet resident needs and respond to calls or status changes Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to meet resident needs and respond to calls or changes in status
Hours stated: 7:00 pm–7:00 am
Start: 10/10/2026 Start date: 10/10/2026
Details: hours not guaranteed Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
Details: orientation occurs during first couple hours of first shift Orientation will occur during the first couple hours of the first shift; credentials due by 10/10/2026 or ASAP

The workplace

Healthforce

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Staffing partner: Healthforce

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Overview Licensed Practical Nurse (Long Term Care) travel assignment available in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This 8-week opening starts on 10/10/2026 and offers a weekly pay range of $1,048 to $1,109. Shifts are 12 hours, night shift (7:00 pm–7:00 am) in a long-term care facility setting. This temporary travel assignment requires an active NC LPN license, with orientation provided during the first shift and credentials due by 10/10/2026 or ASAP. Please note that guaranteed hours are not provided for this assignment.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,048–$1,109 per week
Contract duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:00 am)
Start date: 10/10/2026
Setting: Long-term care facility (LTC – Nursing Home)
Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policy
Monitor resident conditions, document changes, and report to the supervising RN
Provide core nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents
Collect specimens as directed and participate in routine assessments
Maintain accurate charting and records; uphold infection control and safety standards
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to meet resident needs and respond to calls or changes in status

Requirements

Active North Carolina LPN license
12 months of recent LPN experience
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7 pm–7 am)
Capacity to work in a long-term care setting with residents requiring skilled care
Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
Orientation will occur during the first couple hours of the first shift; credentials due by 10/10/2026 or ASAP
No additional certifications required beyond the NC LPN license

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support
Fast credentialing
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Extension opportunities

Find more opportunities If this opening isn’t the right fit, you can explore other travel nursing opportunities available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Pay disclaimer rule

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. 542Jltg578

What's around it?

In Jacksonville, NC

Jacksonville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,321/mo
Household income: $57,697/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Jacksonville, NC

NeighborhoodsJacksonville features established central communities like Northwoods, where streets are lined with mid-century ranches, 1970s two-story homes, and infill properties close to retail corridors. Brynn Marr provides another convenient residential option near Western Boulevard and Northeast Creek Park, offering brick single-family layouts and townhome clusters. Newer subdivisions such as Carolina Forest, Towne Pointe, and Onslow Bay appeal to buyers wanting modern open floor plans and planned amenities like clubhouses and community swimming pools. Healthcare workers who prefer coastal village atmospheres frequently commute in from neighboring towns like Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Holly Ridge, or look inland toward Richlands.

Jacksonville features established central communities like Northwoods, where streets are lined with mid-century ranches, 1970s two-story homes, and infill properties close to retail corridors. Brynn Marr provides another convenient residential option near Western Boulevard and Northeast Creek Park, offering brick single-family layouts and townhome clusters.

Newer subdivisions such as Carolina Forest, Towne Pointe, and Onslow Bay appeal to buyers wanting modern open floor plans and planned amenities like clubhouses and community swimming pools. Healthcare workers who prefer coastal village atmospheres frequently commute in from neighboring towns like Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Holly Ridge, or look inland toward Richlands.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jaiandcorealty.com Source 2: carolinarealestatecentral.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundJacksonville is an automobile-dependent city where personal vehicles are necessary for navigating daily routines and hospital shift work. Arterials such as Western Boulevard, NC-24, and US-17 carry the bulk of city transit, connecting residential pockets to commercial centers and medical facilities. Drivers must plan for periodic traffic surges around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune gate shifts and along Western Boulevard, where traffic can occasionally halt for crossing families of waterfowl. While municipal transit routes operate within the city, service frequencies make cars the primary mode of travel.

Jacksonville is an automobile-dependent city where personal vehicles are necessary for navigating daily routines and hospital shift work. Arterials such as Western Boulevard, NC-24, and US-17 carry the bulk of city transit, connecting residential pockets to commercial centers and medical facilities.

Drivers must plan for periodic traffic surges around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune gate shifts and along Western Boulevard, where traffic can occasionally halt for crossing families of waterfowl. While municipal transit routes operate within the city, service frequencies make cars the primary mode of travel.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jaiandcorealty.com Source 2: carolinarealestatecentral.com Source 3: stormarkstorage.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the New River, which bisects Jacksonville and provides access for kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating right through the city core. City waterfront spaces include Riverwalk Crossing Park and LP Willingham Park, which host civic gatherings alongside river views, as well as Northeast Creek Park and the Big Branch Mountain Bike Park for cycling and trail running. When ocean recreation calls, barrier island destinations such as Emerald Isle, Topsail Beach, and Surf City sit roughly thirty to forty minutes away, along with drive-on access at Onslow Beach for eligible pass holders.

Outdoor life revolves around the New River, which bisects Jacksonville and provides access for kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating right through the city core. City waterfront spaces include Riverwalk Crossing Park and LP Willingham Park, which host civic gatherings alongside river views, as well as Northeast Creek Park and the Big Branch Mountain Bike Park for cycling and trail running.

When ocean recreation calls, barrier island destinations such as Emerald Isle, Topsail Beach, and Surf City sit roughly thirty to forty minutes away, along with drive-on access at Onslow Beach for eligible pass holders.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: onlyinonslow.com Source 2: carolinarealestatecentral.com Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in Jacksonville

Jacksonville offers relocating nurses a unique coastal Carolina setting defined by its proud military heritage, easygoing riverfront lifestyle, and swift access to Atlantic shores. Situated on the New River and within roughly thirty minutes of Emerald Isle, Surf City, and Topsail Beach, the city lets healthcare professionals live near coastal recreation without tourist crowds. Beyond the commercial corridors on Western Boulevard, Jacksonville reveals an unexpectedly diverse food culture showcased along the International Food Trail, with destinations like Marrakesh Mediterranean and The Milk Road. Residential options span well-maintained brick ranches in Northwoods to modern planned developments with pools in Carolina Forest and Towne Pointe, while outlying towns like Sneads Ferry attract water enthusiasts. Commutes along NC-24 and US-17 are straightforward, though newcomers must adapt to military gate slowdowns and the regular presence of aircraft overhead. For nurses seeking warm weather, water sports, and a supportive, unpretentious community, Jacksonville is a practical coastal home base.

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As of 2026Source 1: jaiandcorealty.com Source 2: travelawaits.com Source 3: carolinarealestatecentral.com Source 4: onlyinonslow.com

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Jacksonville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.