Job Description

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel opportunity in Sonora, California. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay: $1,362-$1,472 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 days. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,362 - $1,472 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment
- On-call duties may be required

Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for assigned patients under the supervision of an RN or MD, following established policy and the nursing process.
- Perform routine visits and assessments, contribute to planning and provision of patient care.
- Administer medications and perform clinical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, injections, wound care, sterile dressings) as trained.
- Assist in developing and implementing a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient.
- Coordinate care using appropriate organizational and reporting systems; document and communicate changes to the care team.
- Support patient and family teaching, discharge planning, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols; maintain neatness and cleanliness in assigned areas.
- Participate in on-call duties as assigned by agency leadership and location needs.

Requirements
- Licensure: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice (California) is required.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification required; Arrhythmia certification preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- Additional: EPIC experience and hospice experience preferred; able to work weekends and 3 weekdays; valid driver’s license preferred; ability to work in a hospital/short-term acute care setting.

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,362-$1,472 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel coordination and credentialing assistance
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- On-call scheduling as needed

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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, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work

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