Job Description

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-term care / skilled nursing
Utica, New York
Start date: 08/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,381–$1,446 per week
Guaranteed hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: 8-hour evening shift, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM
Facility type: Skilled nursing facility with LTC unit

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,381–$1,446 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2:30 PM–10:30 PM (evening)
- Start date: 08/18/2026
- Facility/work setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing, LTC unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in an LTC unit, including routine assessments and monitoring.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, documenting in the electronic medical record.
- Monitor vital signs, respond to changes in condition, and escalate issues to the supervising licensed nurse.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and ensure resident safety and comfort.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living and support memory care needs as appropriate.
- Maintain infection control practices, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in unit handoffs and rounds.
- Float within the same building as needed to support patient care coverage and staffing needs.

Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New York (LPN NY)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Nursys verification of licenses (active LPN NY license and any other active licenses)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility (LTC)
- Proficiency with PointClick Care or comparable EMR system
- Ability to work the listed LTC setting and 2:30 PM–10:30 PM shift
- Local eligibility within 75 miles preferred for local rate
- RTO (time off) requests must be included at submission
- Documentation of drivers license/address matching demographics

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from a travel-focused recruiter
- 24/7 clinical and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate start
- Local and travel assignment options available

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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.

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
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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
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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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
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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.

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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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