Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – LTAC Float Pool Travel Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can join a collaborative clinical team supporting adult and geriatric patients across diverse healthcare settings in Baltimore, Maryland. This LPN travel contract offers the variety of a float-pool role, exposure to long-term acute care (LTAC), skilled nursing, rehabilitation, medical-surgical/telemetry, stepdown, pulmonary, ventilator, and behavioral health units, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple levels of care. Baltimore is a vibrant, historic city known for its waterfront, cultural attractions, neighborhood character, and convenient access to the greater Mid-Atlantic region.

LPN Travel Contract Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,290-$1,360
• Position Type: LPN travel contract
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:5, based on unit, acuity, and staffing needs
• Float Requirement: Float within scope across like units, including LTAC, long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing, rehabilitation, medical-surgical/telemetry, stepdown/PCU, pulmonary, ventilator, and locked behavioral health units
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Recurring weekend coverage and every-other-holiday participation are required
• Orientation: Multiday orientation across several units, conducted during day shifts; candidates must be available Tuesday through Friday
• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner and PointClickCare experience preferred
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs

LPN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent LPN/LVN experience; 2 years are required for HICU, ventilator, or other higher-acuity assignments
• LTAC experience preferred; experience in locked-unit care, skilled nursing, medical-surgical/telemetry, rehabilitation, pulmonary care, ventilator care, or behavioral health strongly valued
• Active Maryland LPN license or eligible Compact license at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Comfort caring for adult and geriatric patients with medical, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, behavioral health, cognitive, and rehabilitation needs
• Demonstrated ability to use behavior-management techniques and support patients with dementia, degenerative disorders, and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
• Competency with medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, blood glucose checks, enteral feeding tubes, Foley catheters, oxygen administration, airway support, isolation precautions, wound care, activities of daily living, and related practical nursing skills
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly to changing assignments, and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• References and copies of required certifications must be available

LPN Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate practical nursing care to adults and geriatric patients across multiple clinical environments
• Complete assessments, monitor vital signs and blood glucose, administer medications, and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Support patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, respiratory conditions, feeding tubes, PICC lines, chest tubes, telemetry needs, wounds, and complex chronic or acute illnesses within LPN scope
• Deliver care for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, cardiac events, brain injury, respiratory illness, and other complex medical conditions
• Apply therapeutic communication and behavior-management techniques when caring for patients in behavioral health, memory-care, and secured-unit settings
• Assist with rehabilitation, mobility, activities of daily living, nutrition, skin integrity, and patient safety initiatives
• Float between units as needed while maintaining continuity, professionalism, and quality patient care
• Accurately document care in Cerner and/or PointClickCare and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, pharmacy, social services, laboratory, radiology, and rapid response personnel
• Follow all attendance, scheduling, safety, infection-control, and facility policies

Apply now for this LPN travel contract and join a dedicated healthcare team in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.