LPN - Long-Term Care (Night)
Location: Gunnison, CO
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 03-30-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts — typical example: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (exact schedule/days to be confirmed)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist and supervise daily nursing activities on the night shift to maintain high-quality resident care
- Implement rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices to support residents’ independence
- Monitor residents’ conditions, respond to changes, and escalate concerns to the Director of Nursing
- Provide patient-centered care including medication administration and treatments (IV administration when certified)
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and communicate with families to ensure cohesive care plans
- Promote a safe, respectful environment and model best practices for long-term care nursing
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — valid Colorado LPN license required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or comparable setting
- Training or experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
- IV certification preferred (encouraged if you can provide IV care)
- Comfort and ability to work night shifts and provide supervision during your tour of duty
Education
- LPN diploma or vocational nursing certificate (Licensed Practical Nurse required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient supervision and hands-on patient care skills
- Experience in long-term care (LTC) environments and restorative nursing
- Solid documentation and charting ability, attention to regulatory compliance
- Good clinical judgment, vital signs assessment, and medication administration skills
- Clear communication and teamwork with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary staff
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time on 12-hour nights, and handle shift transitions
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
- Travel reimbursement and assistance to make the move easier
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
- Life insurance and basic benefits to protect you and your family
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help your team grow
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
Travel Perks: Explore Gunnison, CO
Gunnison is a gateway to big-sky Colorado adventures. Explore Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for dramatic vistas, hit the trails and lift lines at nearby Crested Butte for world-class skiing and mountain biking, fish or kayak on the Gunnison River and Blue Mesa Reservoir, enjoy scenic drives over Cottonwood or Monarch Pass, and soak up small-town dining and craft brews. If you love outdoor weekends, this area delivers hiking, fishing, mountain biking, stargazing, and easy escapes to other Colorado hotspots.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a LPN - Long-Term Care (Night)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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