Job Description

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel Assignment in State College, PA. Start date: 08/10/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,520-$1,545 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This travel opportunity is a temporary assignment arranged through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,520-$1,545 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Short term acute care hospital
- Travel assignment with dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with nursing principles, using sound clinical judgment.
- Monitor, assess, document, and report patient status; implement and coordinate patient care plans with the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor effects and educate patients and families.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and caregivers; participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate medical records, apply safety precautions, and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common safety hazards, medical terminology, and basic coding guidelines as applicable to the setting.

Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensure: Pennsylvania Practical Nurse License.
- Certification: Meets the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) standards and renews every two years.
- Experience: One year nursing experience preferred.
- Skills: Ability to read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions; effective communication; ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment; basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
- Availability: Ability to work the listed shift and adapt to a dynamic clinical setting.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Payroll processing with weekly pay management
- Access to travel resources and compliance guidance

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

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
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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