Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Traveler $35

About the role

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (IDD LPN) - Traveler to join our team at RHA Health Services. This role is a temporary, travel nurse position offering flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, and PRN (as needed) options.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage across multiple group homes, supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health/suicide prevention challenges.
• Collaborate with Direct Support Professionals and interdisciplinary team members to assess residents, coordinate care, oversee medication management, and assist with maintaining health.
• Offer personalized, relationship-centered care in a calmer, home-like environment compared to hospital or skilled nursing facility settings.
• Work independently, stay organized, and effectively prioritize responsibilities to ensure quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed nursing program.
• Current unrestricted nursing license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, the people supported, and their families.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Maintain all required nursing licensure, certifications, and CPR certification.
• Complete all required RHA and site-specific annual competencies by established deadlines, with documentation maintained in Workday.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working in a community-based setting with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for employee benefits. However, we offer:

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing support.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

Pay

$35/hr+ (based on credentials and experience)

Schedule

Varies 12 hours or 8 hours

Highlights

• Travel Float Nurse positions are temporary.
• Hours are not guaranteed and are based on the staffing needs of assigned homes and locations.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling with part-time, full-time, and as-needed opportunities.
• Float Nurses provide coverage across multiple group homes, with travel expenses reimbursed as applicable.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact without the fast-paced demands often associated with hospital or SNF settings.

Pre-employment screening

• Complete criminal background check.
• (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Positions that require driving: proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle.

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. We currently provide services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.