Posted 09/30/2026 · Job #524542
LTC LPN- Louisville, Kentucky
Job Description
LPN Travel Nurse – Inpatient Rehabilitation | 13-Week Contract in Louisville, Kentucky
Explore a 13-week LPN travel nursing contract in Louisville, Kentucky, with competitive weekly pay and a collaborative inpatient rehabilitation team. Make a meaningful impact on the recovery journeys of adult patients while supporting individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic conditions, and other complex illnesses or injuries. Louisville offers a welcoming community, rich cultural experiences, and convenient access to parks, dining, and entertainment.
LPN Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Setting: Inpatient acute rehabilitation
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,350-$1,420
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, typically Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Patient Population: Adults age 18 and older
- Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 LPN to 10 patients
- Documentation System: Cerner
LPN Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Active LPN/LVN license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- At least 1 year of hospital nursing experience; 1-2 years preferred
- Previous inpatient rehabilitation or acute rehabilitation experience preferred
- Minimum associate-level nursing education or equivalent LPN program completion
- Strong critical-thinking, communication, clinical, and patient-care skills
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend
Inpatient Rehabilitation LPN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and report changes promptly
- Support individualized recovery plans for patients affected by stroke, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries
- Collaborate with registered nurses, therapists, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
- Assist patients with activities of daily living while promoting independence and functional improvement
- Complete accurate assessments, care documentation, and shift-to-shift communication in Cerner
- Use clinical judgment to identify changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and families
Apply now to join a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation team and take the next step in your Louisville, Kentucky travel nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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