About the Role
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing Facility
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinton, IA
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Locum Tenens Contract Skilled Nursing Facility | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend | No Call
Rhino Medical is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a locum tenens contract opportunity at a skilled nursing and senior living community in Clinton, Iowa. This is a night shift role with a predictable schedule, no on-call requirements, and flexibility on weekly hours — ideal for LPNs looking for a stable, short-term assignment in a long-term care setting.
Opportunity Snapshot:
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Contract Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: March 2, 2026
Contract Length: 6–8 weeks (March 2 – April 11)
Schedule: Night Shift — 19:00 to 07:30
Hours: 36 hours/week full-time, but open to any hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility / Long-Term Care
EMR: Facility EMR with full access provided
Call: None
Clinical Environment This is a well-established skilled nursing facility and senior living community in Clinton, Iowa, providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services. This is a Clinical Services department role supporting residents in a structured, team-based care environment with established workflows and support staff.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and care plans
Monitor and document resident vital signs, conditions, and changes in status
Provide direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing setting
Coordinate with RNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary care team members
Respond to resident needs and changes in condition during overnight shift
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in facility EMR
Support resident safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the shift
Participate in shift-to-shift handoff and communication
Candidate Requirements: Required:
Active Iowa LPN license (or multistate compact license)
Current BLS certification
NIHSS certification
Fingerprinting clearance required
Long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience
Preferred:
Experience with geriatric populations
Familiarity with medication administration in a LTC/SNF setting
Comfortable working independently on night shift
Experience with memory care or dementia patients
Skills & Abilities:
Strong clinical assessment and observation skills
Comfortable managing a resident caseload independently overnight
Excellent communication with nursing and CNA staff during shift transitions
Detail-oriented documentation practices
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to resident care
Why This Assignment?
Predictable night shift schedule — 19:00 to 07:30
No on-call requirements
Flexible hours — 36 hours full-time or open to part-time
Short-term 6–8 week commitment with defined end date
Established skilled nursing facility with supportive care team
Iowa is a compact license state — multistate LPN license accepted
Why Work With Rhino Medical Rhino Medical delivers a clinician-first experience with:
Competitive weekly compensation
Dedicated recruiter and credentialing support
Streamlined onboarding and compliance process
Access to additional LPN and nursing contracts nationwide
Apply today to secure this LPN contract in Clinton, Iowa — assignments like this fill quickly.
Tech Stack
medication administrationpatient assessmentvital signs monitoringnursing documentationEMR systemsBLS