Travel Licensed Nurse - California

Wellpath·South Lake Tahoe, California

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

About the role

The LPN Travel Nurse provides patient care through assessment, planning, and medication administration within correctional healthcare settings. The role involves collaborating with RNs and physicians while traveling full-time to various facilities to meet staffing needs.

You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The LPN Travel Nurse delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within correctional healthcare settings. Under RN supervision, they assist with treatment plans, administer medications, and support diagnostic procedures. The LPN maintains clinical documentation, adheres to safety protocols, and participates in emergency response efforts. Responsibilities also include assisting with minor procedures and implementing therapeutic diets. This position requires 100% travel to support multiple healthcare facilities as needed. Key Responsibilities Assist in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation Administer medications and support diagnostic testing and procedures Maintain safety protocols and respond to medical emergencies Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and ancillary departments Travel full-time to meet staffing needs across multiple sites Additional Details Travel LVN opportunities with Wellpath are primarily based in California, with current needs at sites such as Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno. Assignments can vary by location, but most shifts are 12-hour days or nights, with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site. Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experience; correctional experience is preferred but not required. Overall, this role is best suited for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable stepping into diverse correctional environments to support patient care where it’s needed most. Pay Range: Pay is based on experience. LVN's range from $40-45 per hour and RN's range from: $55-63 per hour Qualifications & Requirements EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing EXPERIENCE One (1) or more years clinic experience required Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice Current CPR certification We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current LPN/LVN license in California and CPR certification. At least one to three years of clinical experience is required, with a willingness to travel 100% of the time.

professional certificate
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Patient Assessment
Patient Care
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Diagnostic Procedures
Correctional Healthcare

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Posted: May 8, 2026
Closes: Jul 10, 2027
Application: Employer website

Travel Licensed Nurse - California

Travel Licensed Nurse - California

About the role

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Posting details

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

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