Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Job
Hanford, California
Staffing partner
Posted Aug 25 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 48
- Unit
- PACU
- Contract
- 8 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 48 hours
- Term
- 8 weeks · starts Sep 14, 2026 · Travel
- Practice
- Epic, Cerner charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
More role details
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hanford, California. Start date 09/14/2026 for an eight-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting. Weekly pay range: $953 - $976 per week. Guaranteed hours: 48 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM. Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $953-$976 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
Read the full posting
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Work setting: Short-term acute care environment in Hanford, CA
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care under the supervision of an RN or MD, following established policy and the nursing process.
- Perform admission assessments and ongoing re-assessments per departmental policy; contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
- Implement and coordinate the plan of care, using organizational skills and reporting mechanisms; participate in patient teaching and discharge planning.
- Conduct selected clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, injections, drug screens) and administer medications as directed.
- Order/restock supplies within established par levels; maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas (pre-op, PACU, corridors, and related spaces).
- Document care and activities; support clinical operations with accurate reporting; experience with EPIC and Cerner is preferred.
- Uphold aseptic technique and safety practices; respond to patient needs promptly and professionally.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in California.
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in a relevant setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care environment.
- Arrhythmia certification preferred.
- EPIC and Cerner experience preferred but not required.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed weekly hours and ongoing assignment support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Extension possibilities for successful placements
- Competitive weekly pay and a clear, documented payment schedule
- Access to ongoing job opportunities across travel assignments
Find more opportunities If this assignment isn’t a fit, you can explore additional LPN travel openings posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. bdI7xUaNqi
Sourced from Healthforce’s careers page.
“- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. - Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in a relevant setting. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. -…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in California.
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in a relevant setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care environment.
- Arrhythmia certification preferred.
- EPIC and Cerner experience preferred but not required.
Place
- City
- Hanford, California
- Median rent
- $1,309/mo
- Local household income
- $76,461/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hanford area index 101.6, where 100 is the national average.
Hanford sits in California's Central Valley, offering small-town charm with a historic downtown and easy access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. Nurses enjoy a slower-paced community with affordable living compared to coastal California, plus a central location between Fresno and Bakersfield.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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