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LVN Travel Nurse

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South Lake Tahoe, California

Supports the delivery of patient care within assigned correctional healthcare settings as part of a traveling team.

Posted Aug 17

Shift and hours
Mostly 12-⁠hour shifts, some 8-⁠hour options · days or nights most shifts are 12-hour days or nights, with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site
Unit and setting
Correctional The LVN Travel supports the delivery of patient care within assigned correctional healthcare settings as part of a traveling team.correctional healthcare patients
License
LVN license Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experienceactive California nursing license in good standing
Term
Travel

Do you qualify?

License
active California nursing license in good standing Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experience Check your license
License
current LVN licensure in the states of practice Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice
Certification
current CPR certification Current CPR certification
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience
at least three years of nursing experience
Experience
1+ years clinic experience One (1) or more years clinic experience required
Also asks
willing and able to travel 100% of the time Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.

Preferred

Experience
correctional experience correctional experience is preferred but not required

What it pays

Eligibility
perks vary by employee type and length of service Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Pay reviews
pay is set by experience Pay is based on experience.

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, paid time off and 401kIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
  • BenefitsDailyPay, paid as you earnDailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Benefitstuition assistance and dependent scholarshipsTuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Benefitsemployee assistance program with free counseling and health coachingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Benefitscompany paid life insuranceCompany paid life insurance
  • Benefitstax free health spending accounts (HSA)Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
More benefits (12)
  • Benefitswellness program with fitness memberships and product discountsWellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Benefitspreferred banking and discounted home and auto loan ratesPreferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings account
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient assessment and care planning under RN supervision Assist with patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of individualized treatment programs under RN supervision.
Day to day
medication administration and diagnostic tests Administer medications, obtain diagnostic tests, and carry out medical plans according to practitioner orders and protocols.
Day to day
emergency response Provide clinical care and respond to health emergencies using established procedures, safety techniques, and standard precautions.
Day to day
controlled substance counts Support daily clinical operations, including controlled substance counts and assisting with procedures as needed.
Weekends
weekend rotations depending on the site with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site
Travel
assignments at sites including Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo and Fresno with current needs at sites such as Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno
Details
open only to US residents This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

The workplace

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Wellpath
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.

Original listing

Posted on Wellpath’s careers page.

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You Matter

  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
  • Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The LVN Travel supports the delivery of patient care within assigned correctional healthcare settings as part of a traveling team. This role assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The position guides patient teaching and clinical activities based on demonstrated competencies and scope of practice. This role adapts to different clinical environments while supporting safe, compliant, and consistent care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of individualized treatment programs under RN supervision. Administer medications, obtain diagnostic tests, and carry out medical plans according to practitioner orders and protocols. Provide clinical care and respond to health emergencies using established procedures, safety techniques, and standard precautions. Document nursing encounters and communicate patient information to healthcare providers and staff. Support daily clinical operations, including controlled substance counts and assisting with procedures as needed.

Additional Details: Travel LVN opportunities with Wellpath are primarily based in California, with current needs at sites such as Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno. Assignments can vary by location, but most shifts are 12-hour days or nights, with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site. Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experience; correctional experience is preferred but not required.

Overall, this role is best suited for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable stepping into diverse correctional environments to support patient care where it’s needed most. Pay Range: Pay is based on experience. LVN's range from $40-45 per hour and RN's range from: $55-63 per hour

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

One (1) or more years clinic experience required Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.

Licenses/Certifications

Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice Current CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws

What's around it?

In South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,606/mo
Household income
$82,002/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See South Lake Tahoe, CA

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