Travel LPN / LVN

World Nurses is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in Alturas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

We’re now hiring qualified candidates from across the U.S.—apply from any state and enjoy nationwide opportunities with great perks, including holiday pay, travel allowances, and housing stipends.

Role Overview

The LVN provides individualized nursing care in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting, working closely with physicians, RNs, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams. This role focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care while maintaining compliance with facility standards, regulations, and best practices. Caribbean Blue scrubs are required for this assignment.

Position Qualifications

• Active and current LVN license (state-specific).
• Current BLS/CPR certification; ACLS required.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, lift, and perform hands-on patient care.
• Ability to manage and tolerate behaviors of confused or verbally/physically difficult patients.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to learn and accept change.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English—verbal and written.
• Reliable attendance, professionalism, and dependability.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to respond during emergencies.
• Above-average interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and maintaining clinical competencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively with all departments.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times, both on and off duty.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Manage time effectively and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Organize and maintain accurate clinical and administrative records.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to document and compile data as needed.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally within the established chain of command.
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Answer phone calls and assist visitors in a professional, courteous manner.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Specific Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, individualized patient assessments; notify RN/MD of abnormal findings.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Perform treatments and procedures as ordered (e.g., EKGs, blood draws, IV starts).
• Maintain clean, uncluttered work areas; ensure patient hydration and room readiness.
• Provide patient and family education based on care needs.
• Administer medications per policy; ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and adequate supply.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses promptly and accurately.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies; initiate resuscitation measures as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Provide care that respects patient rights, dignity, and cultural diversity.
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate staff each shift.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.
• Assist other departments when qualified and as needed.
• Follow all protocols for nursing procedures, equipment operation, and safety.
• Participate in patient transfers, specimen collection, and lab coordination.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and contribute to ongoing staff education.
• Communicate concerns through proper channels to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and maintain required certifications.
• Participate in end-of-shift walking rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with direct patient care and ensure CNA tasks are completed and documented.
  
  

Professional Expectations

• Adhere to dress code and maintain a professional appearance.
• Complete all annual trainings and maintain regulatory requirements.
• Wear identification badge while on duty.
• Arrive on time, work scheduled shifts, and complete assigned work efficiently.
• Uphold the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be willing to work beyond normal hours based on departmental needs.
• Interaction with residents, families, public agencies, and staff as required.
• Must function independently while maintaining flexibility, integrity, and teamwork.
• Work hours may vary depending on operational needs.
  
  

Applications will be accepted only from candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and hold the necessary certifications.

About World Nurses

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus