Location: Columbia, MO Shift: Days Compensation: $1,464.00 per week (Gross) Job Type: Full-time, Contract / Travel Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility located in Columbia, MO. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, direct patient care to individuals recovering from complex medical conditions, severe trauma, or acute illnesses requiring extended hospitalization. This position offers competitive weekly pay, day-shift hours, and the opportunity to work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and case managers. Key Responsibilities • Direct Patient Care: Perform focused clinical assessments, monitor vital signs, and report critical changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN and physician. • Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer oral, topical, injectable, and IV medications/fluids strictly within LPN scope of practice and state regulations. • Wound & Device Care: Deliver skilled wound care, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, catheter maintenance, and enteral feeding management (G-tube / PEG tube care). • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary care planning alongside physical therapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and physicians. • Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate clinical documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). • Patient & Family Education: Reinforce discharge instructions, disease process education, and rehabilitation goals with patients and their families. Qualifications & Requirements Required: • Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN / LVN) program. • Licensure: Active, unencumbered LPN license in the State of Missouri or an active Compact / Multi-State LPN license. • Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or ARC). • Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an LTAC facility, hospital step-down unit, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility (SNF). • Clinical Competencies: Demonstrated proficiency in medication administration, sterile wound dressing changes, and clinical escalation protocols. Preferred: • IV Therapy Certification. • Wound Care Certification (WCC) or advanced skin/wound management background. • Prior travel nursing experience with rapid onboarding adaptability. • Specialized training or experience in Dementia / Geriatric care and G-tube/PEG care. Shift & Schedule Details • Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts; flexibility required across weekdays and rotating weekends). • Contract Length: 13-week travel contract (with high likelihood of extension based on performance and facility census). Benefits & Perks • Competitive Weekly Pay: $1,464.00 / week (tax-free stipend eligibility for qualifying travelers). • Direct Deposit: Weekly pay schedule. • Dedicated Support: 24/7 recruiter and clinical liaison assistance throughout your assignment. • Extension Opportunities: Priority placement for local extensions or subsequent travel contracts.