Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care/Transitional Care
Seattle, Washington
Providence Mount St. Vincent

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Long Term Care / Transitional Care setting. The position involves working night shifts on weekends with a floating requirement between units.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: 3 x 8-hour night shifts (Friday - Sunday)
• Weekend requirement: Every weekend (Friday through Sunday)
• Floating: Yes, typically 3 shifts in Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and remaining shifts floating to other areas
• Locals accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Pending license accepted
• No on-call required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Long Term Care experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Long Term Acute Care and Post Acute settings
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with central line blood draws
• Experience starting IVs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• IV Certification (as applicable)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation required (travelers must have their own transportation)
• Must be able to accommodate block scheduling
• Facility may call off traveler up to 1 shift per pay period (every 2 weeks)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Long Term Care / Transitional Care
• Attire: Comfortable/casual
• Charting system: Net Solutions
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator fit testing (annual, travel only)
• Background checks including state-specific searches and education verification
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Training & Competency

• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Facility-specific and regional mandatory training modules to be completed prior to start and annually thereafter
• Epic system training may be required depending on assignment
• Other specialty-specific certifications and training as required by clinical track

Notes

• Candidates must comply with floating policy and may be required to float to other units within reasonable distance
• Locals within 50 miles are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with state and facility requirements

This position is ideal for experienced LPNs with prior travel experience seeking weekend night shifts in a long-term care setting with floating responsibilities.