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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel Corrections Evenings | $1,700 Weekly

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationSomerset
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 13, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

TRAVEL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE
SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
$1,700 GROSS WEEKLY | 26-WEEK ASSIGNMENT
2ND SHIFT: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM | 1 OPENING

 

FAST TRACK TO TRAVEL - COMPLETE YOUR PRE-SCREEN

 

YOU CARE FOR OTHERS. YOU DESERVE A STAFFING PARTNER WHO CARES ABOUT YOU.

At Heartline Staffing, we're nurses too. We understand the long shifts, the responsibility, and the dedication it takes to care for others. We believe healthcare professionals deserve honest communication, professional respect, and a staffing team that understands their work.

We're recruiting an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for a travel correctional healthcare opportunity at a Pennsylvania state correctional institution in Somerset.

 

YOUR TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT

Weekly Gross Pay: $1,700
Taxable Hourly Pay: $15.00
Contract Duration: 26 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week
Overtime: Available; rate to be confirmed

 

YOUR SHIFT

2nd Shift (Evenings): 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

 

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT

This Commonwealth of Pennsylvania opportunity is based in a secure correctional healthcare environment.

You'll work alongside licensed nursing professionals and an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide appropriate nursing care while following established clinical procedures and correctional facility security protocols.

Correctional healthcare requires nurses who can remain professional, adaptable, and focused while providing safe, respectful care within a secure environment.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Provide direct nursing care within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and permitted within scope.
• Monitor patient health and report changes in condition.
• Perform nursing assessments appropriate to the LPN role.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with nursing and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Follow established clinical, security, and facility protocols.
• Provide professional patient care within a secure correctional environment.

 

TRAVEL ELIGIBILITY

This opportunity offers a travel compensation package. Your permanent tax-home address must be more than 50 miles from the assignment facility to meet Heartline's travel-distance policy. Tax-free stipend eligibility is subject to applicable IRS requirements.

Local consultants may also be considered under a separately confirmed local compensation package.

 

WHY HEARTLINE STAFFING?

Because the people caring for others deserve to be cared about, too.

Heartline Staffing is a nurse-led healthcare staffing company built on a commitment to honest communication, professional respect, and meaningful relationships.

We know healthcare because we've worked in healthcare. We understand the challenges of caring for patients, the importance of having a dependable team, and the difference it makes when someone genuinely listens.

Our goal is simple: to connect experienced healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their skills while providing the respect, transparency, and personal attention they deserve.

 

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Ready for your next travel assignment? Let's get you moving!

Complete Heartline Staffing's Fast Track to Travel Pre-Screen, upload your resume, and schedule a time to speak directly with one of our recruiters.

FAST TRACK TO TRAVEL - GET STARTED HERE!

 

QUESTIONS? LET'S CONNECT.

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer
Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com

 

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Current, active Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
  • Ability to provide nursing care within a secure correctional healthcare environment.
  • Strong nursing assessment and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in a challenging environment.
  • Availability for second shift, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
  • Ability to commit to the 26-week assignment.
  • Ability to meet applicable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and correctional facility requirements prior to placement.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous correctional, psychiatric, or behavioral health nursing experience.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification.

 

TRAVEL COMPENSATION ELIGIBILITY

Travel stipend eligibility depends on the consultant's tax home and applicable IRS requirements. Local consultants may be considered under a separately confirmed local compensation package.

Licensure, experience, and required credentials will be verified prior to submission.

Key Skills
Nursing careMedication administrationPatient assessmentClinical documentationCorrectional healthcareCommunicationProfessionalismAdaptabilitySecurity protocolsInterdisciplinary collaboration
Categories
HealthcareSecurity & SafetySocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care and administer medications within a secure correctional healthcare environment. Monitor patient health, perform assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while following facility security protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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