Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job
Hilo, Hawaii
Staffing partner
LPN
Posted Aug 27
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- LTC
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Oct 19, 2026 · Travel
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
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Pay
About this role
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Long Term Care (LTC) experience sought for a travel, temporary assignment in a long-term care setting in Hilo, HI. Start date is 10/19/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $1,522 to $1,623 per week. Shifts are rotating/varied, with hours based on census and facility needs. This assignment emphasizes assessments, treatments, and medications administration within an LTC environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,522–$1,623 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating/Varied
Read the full posting
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: Long-term care facility
- Pre-employment health clearance required: arrival the Thursday before start for health appointment; flu vaccination required or approved exemption
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments and treatments for residents in a long-term care setting
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses, reporting changes to the MD/NP as needed
- Manage admitting and discharging processes, and assist with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Provide care for gastrostomy tubes and urinary catheters; deliver nebulized treatments
- Monitor and support wound care needs, including wound vac and CPAP care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans and ensure resident safety and comfort
Requirements
- Active Hawaii Licensed Practical Nurse license (or eligibility to practice)
- Prior LTC experience required
- Ability to perform assessments, treatments, and medication administration as listed
- Willingness to work rotating/varied shifts and adapt to census-driven scheduling
- Proof of flu vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required before contract start; flu vaccine may be administered during employee health clearance
- Availability to begin work on or before the contracted start date and commit to a 13-week assignment
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Assistance with credentialing and onboarding processes
- Extension opportunities based on staffing needs and performance
- Access to travel assignment opportunities within the network
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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.
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. 0QZoIPHglS
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Requirements
- Active Hawaii Licensed Practical Nurse license (or eligibility to practice)
- Prior LTC experience required
- Ability to perform assessments, treatments, and medication administration as listed
- Willingness to work rotating/varied shifts and adapt to census-driven scheduling
- Proof of flu vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required before contract start; flu vaccine may be administered during employee health clearance
- Availability to begin work on or before the contracted start date and commit to a 13-week assignment
Place
- City
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Median rent
- $1,427/mo
- Local household income
- $81,779/yr
- State price level
- 10% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Hawaii index 110.0, where 100 is the national average.
Hilo sits on Hawaii's lush east side, where waterfalls and rainforest meet small-town island life. Nurses relocating here find a tight-knit community, slower pace, and proximity to medical facilities serving the Big Island's rural populations.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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