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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

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Healthforce

Hot Springs, South Dakota

Staffing partner

LPN

Posted Aug 31

Shift
8-hour rotating
Hours a week
40
Unit
Long-Term Care
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour rotating · 5 a week · 40 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts Sep 7, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Precepting expected
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
LPN
Staffing partner
Healthforce

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Overview Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care | Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States | Start 09/07/2026 | 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,673–$1,796 per week | Guaranteed hours: 40 per week | Shift: 5x8 rotating | Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility, travel - temporary assignment

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a long-term care setting. The role supports the patient care plan, administers medications and treatments, and collaborates with the care team to maintain high standards of quality and safety. This assignment is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,673–$1,796 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 5x8 rotating
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  • Start date: 09/07/2026
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (Long-Term Care)

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including assistance with personal hygiene and participation in the patient care plan
  • Administer medications and treatments, including respiratory therapy modalities, and document administration
  • Apply infection control policies to protect patients and staff
  • Monitor patients, report changes in condition, and take appropriate action in urgent situations
  • Offer patient instruction during hospitalization and at discharge
  • Support orientation and ongoing learning for new staff and students

Requirements

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (current)
  • CPR and ACLS certifications required

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program with current licensure

  • Visual, auditory and manual dexterity abilities to assess patient conditions and provide safe care
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn facility computer programs
  • Ability to work in a long-term care setting

Benefits and Support

  • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
  • Travel assignment with a 13-week contract
  • Shift: 5x8 rotating
  • Start date: 09/07/2026

Find more opportunities If you’re exploring other travel nursing options, apply for additional openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC here: 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. lLERgGNMKF

Sourced from Healthforce’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (current)
  • CPR and ACLS certifications required

Place

City
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Median rent
$897/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,338/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% below the national average

South Dakota index 88.6, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Hot Springs, SD
Approximate location in Hot Springs, SD. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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