LPN Float Nurse - LTAC & Subacute Care
Baltimore, Maryland
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Job Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: LVN / LPN
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Position: LPN Hospital Float
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Float assignments include Burks, halls (subacute rehab), and Households units.

Unit Descriptions:

• Household Units (HH) – Long-Term Care (LTC):

  • Six units with 14 private bedrooms each.
  • Central kitchen, den with books and TV, washer/dryer for residents’ clothing.
  • HH 5-6 serve patients with dementia or cognitive impairments; staff must badge-in/out to prevent patient exit.
  • Care tailored to individual likes, dislikes, routines, and needs.

• Hall 1 – Subacute Care:

  • 42-bed LTC unit with high complexity needs.
  • Fast-paced environment with patients post-operation, stroke, cardiac, ambulatory rehab, and wound care.

• Hall 2 – LTC/Memory Care:

  • 50-bed LTC unit with varying acuity levels from high functioning to bedridden.
  • Common diagnoses: diabetes, cardiac issues, dementia, behavioral concerns.

• Burk 1 – Pulmonary Care:

  • 17-bed LTC unit for chronic and acute illness care.
  • Includes chronic trach patients.

• Burk 2 – Ventilator Unit:

  • 18-23 beds for patients with chronic, complex respiratory problems requiring ventilator support.
  • Requires strong organizational and leadership skills to assess, intervene, and develop care plans.
  • Special training required for ventilator care and alarm response.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved exemption).
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and primary source license verification required.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam may be required depending on unit; must be renewed annually.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment; must be current.
• Facility-specific policies (floating, time and attendance) must be reviewed and signed.
• Photo for badge and parking registration required prior to start.
• Consent to release information must be completed before start.

Additional Notes

• Special training required for ventilator care on Burk 2 unit.
• Staff must be able to recognize and respond to patient cognitive and behavioral needs, especially in dementia care units.
• Fast-paced and complex care environment, especially in subacute and ventilator units.

This position offers a diverse float assignment across multiple long-term care and subacute units, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with facility-specific policies.