Travel LPN / LVN
Kalispell, MT
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,680/weekOverview
- Start Date10/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$420/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,260/week
Qualifications
- Resume
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
- General Information:
- Beds: 110 total
- Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes
- Will you accept a first-time traveler? Possibly with LTC or SNF experience
- Patient Types:
- Geriatrics, post-acute med/surg
- TCU is Transitional Care Unit. Patients on this unit will go from this unit to home, hospice, or LTC, similar to like a inpatient rehab unit. Could see patients on feeding pumps in TCU area
- Patient Ratios:
- LTC: 1:20 DAY, LTC 1:38 NOC
- TCU: 1:12 DAY and 1:15 NOC
- Required Certifications:
- RN and LPN: BLS
- Skills required:
- RN and LPN: medication pass, wound care, IV skills, catheter care, suctioning
- CNA: cath care, dressings, using lifts and sit-to-stand, bathing, feeding, toileting, peri care, and transferring patients
- Could be asked to take on a charge role. Must be comfortable doing this.
- Soft Skills: MUST be flexible, have a good attitude, be respectful
- Support on the Unit:
- CNA (Ratio:) 1:10 day, 1:18 nights
- Receptionist/HUC: yes during weekdays
- Charge nurse: Resident Care manager weekdays
- Phlebotomy? Yes from hospital
- IV/VAT Team? Yes from hospital
- RT: no
- Hospitalist: yes
- 7 nurses on Days and 5 nurses on Nights if facility at full census
- Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: Meditech and Caretracker
- IV pumps: yes
- Medication dispensing: Pyxis
- Monitors: none
- Facility specific equipment: Kangaroo feeding pumps
- Floating: If yes, where?
- Yes, between TCU and LTC
- Orientation (how many shifts):
- 1 possibly 2
- Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
- Call? No
- Holiday Expectations: Every other holiday
- Approval of RTO: to go through
- Shift times: 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
- Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule, manager will make schedule. Will be utilized to fill in gaps in the schedule. Manager tries very hard to schedule Night shifts together as much possible.
- Other notes:
- Scrub Color: any color, professional, no logos
- Parking: yes
- Culture: team oriented, longevity
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
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Kalispell, MT
About
Located between a national park and a national forest, Kalispell, Montana, is a city of exquisite natural beauty. It’s the gateway to the famously gorgeous Glacier National Park, with the southern terminus of its Going-to-the-Sun Road located within the city limits. Flathead National Forest and its 2.4 million acres of beauty lay to the east. With over 50 lakes within a 50-mile radius, Kalispell is a popular destination for boating and fishing, and in an area this beautiful, camping is another extremely popular activity. As the retail, professional, medical and governmental center of Northwest Montana, Kalispell provides all these essential services for the citizens of the surrounding area.
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