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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Eagles

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Centurion Health

Birmingham, Alabama

Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 26 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Days
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Travel
Setting
Correctional
Accepts
LPN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Travel LPNs assigned to Georgia earn up to $1740/week including non-taxed weekly stipend

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Team in correctional facilities across the state of Georgia. Our travelers have opportunities throughout the country and are full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Georgia LPN license or ability to obtain license Compact Licensure preferred Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the assigned facility. Candidates cannot maintain a primary residence in the state of Georgia. At least two (2) years of LPN experience Must have open availability to travel throughout the state of Georgia as needed per contract needs Current CPR Corrections experience not required, but preferred Previous travel nurse experience preferred Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

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Sourced from Centurion Health’s careers page.

Candidates cannot maintain a primary residence in the state of Georgia. At least two (2) years of LPN experience Must have open availability to travel throughout the state of Georgia as needed per contract needs Current…· from this posting

Requirements

  • LPN
  • Georgia LPN license
  • CPR

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Place

City
Birmingham, Alabama
Median rent
$1,107/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$46,051/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
8% below the national average

Birmingham area index 91.6, where 100 is the national average.

Birmingham blends Southern hospitality with a revitalized urban core. Nurses relocating here find affordable living, a growing medical district, and easy access to hiking trails in the nearby Appalachian foothills. The metro offers a comfortable mix of city amenities and outdoor space.

Map showing the location of Birmingham, AL
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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You would be walking into Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, where Centurion runs healthcare for the Indiana Department of Correction. The work is primary and specialty care inside the fence—vitals, labs, EKGs, minor procedures—and some roles stretch into infirmary-style…

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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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