Travel LPN / LVN - Correctional
Chicago, IL
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Contract – Correctional LPN / LVN

Profession: LVN / LPN
Specialty: Correctional Nursing
Facility Type: Correctional Facility
Start Date: December 8, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Number of Openings: 1

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift – 3x12-Hour Shifts
• Working Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
• Block Scheduling: Not Available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Floating: Mandatory. All clinicians must float within their scope of practice based on facility needs.
• Local Candidates: $5/hour lower bill rate applies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program in the State of Illinois.
• Must hold an active Illinois Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• BLS Certification: Required.
• Successful completion of Practical Nurse pharmacology and medication administration coursework in accordance with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requirements.
• Must provide documentation of pharmacology coursework if requested.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years.
• Cerner Experience: Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent, full-time paid clinical experience in an acute care hospital or ambulatory care facility.

Background Check & Interview Requirements

• Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.
• Must successfully pass the Department of Corrections (DOC) background check before interview scheduling.
• Candidates must provide:
  • Valid State ID or Driver's License (front and back).
  • Completed PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) form.
• Interview consideration is contingent upon successfully clearing the DOC background screening.

Time-Off (RTO) Policy

• Maximum of 5 requested days off.
• No more than 2 consecutive RTO days.
• No holiday RTO permitted.
• No RTO the day before or after a holiday.
• No weekend RTO permitted.

Hospital Highlights

• Facility Type: Correctional Facility
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free (First Come, First Served)

Important Assignment Requirements

• Active Illinois LPN license is mandatory.
• Recent clinical experience is preferred.
• Cerner experience is required.
• Mandatory floating within the clinician's scope of practice.
• In-person interview and DOC background clearance are required.
• Strict RTO and holiday scheduling policies apply.