Job Description

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Utica, NY. This is a travel, temporary assignment starting April 27, 2026 for 13 weeks in a Skilled Nursing Facility with a 40-bed unit. Shift is an 8-hour evening schedule: 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Weekly pay range is $1,432–$1,505 per week, with 37.5 guaranteed hours per week. The role supports residents with MS, ortho, dementia, and memory care needs; EMR is PointClickCare. Active New York LPN license and BLS certification are required, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing. Local candidates within 75 miles may qualify for the local rate.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,432–$1,505 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings (2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.)
- Start date: April 27, 2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility, 40-bed unit, Utica, NY

Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to assigned residents under supervision, including medication administration per physician orders
- Monitor resident status, identify changes, and document in PointClickCare EMR; report findings to the nursing team
- Perform routine assessments, wound care, and treatment administration as prescribed
- Float to all units within the facility as needed to support patient care and coverage
- Support residents with activities of daily living and dementia/memory care needs; promote safety and comfort
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and family when appropriate

Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active New York license
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
- Proficiency with PointClickCare or willingness to learn
- Ability to float to all units within the building
- Education: Practical nursing diploma/certificate from an accredited program
- Available to work the evening shift and participate in a travel assignment as described
- Local travel within 75 miles may be eligible for local rate

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the travel period
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Travel coordination and scheduling assistance

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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.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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