LVN Travel Nurse
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
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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?
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