Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
Full-Time 90-Day Contract State University Medical Center
Start Date: November 2, 2024
End Date: February 1, 2025
Potential to Extend or Convert Based on Business Need

About the Opportunity
We are hiring seven Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for full-time contract roles with a state university medical center, providing patient care across four locations in Beeville, TX, Gatesville, TX, Beaumont, TX, and New Boston, TX. This 90-day assignment offers the chance to work onsite at hospitals and clinics with rotating shifts and the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent roles.

As an LVN, you will deliver versatile care in various clinical settings such as inpatient, outpatient, ER, wound care, and critical care, with a focus on inmate health services.

Available Locations & Shifts
Beeville, TX

Gatesville, TX

Beaumont, TX

New Boston, TX

Day Shift: 5:45 AM 6:15 PM (4 positions)

Night Shift: 5:45 PM 6:15 AM (3 positions)

Rotating Schedule: 4 days on, 3 nights off

Position Requirements
Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
Current LVN license/permit to practice in Texas
1+ year of Med/Surg or Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience
AHA BLS certification (current)
IV Therapy Certified LVN (required)
Experience in inmate care is a plus
Important: Ensure all UTMB clearance documents are hand-signed before submission.

Key Responsibilities
Provide nursing care for inmate health services, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with physician sick calls
Apply surgical dressings and provide wound care
Deliver emergency first aid and monitor inmates physical and emotional health
Support discharge planning and health care education for inmates
Maintain accurate medical records and manage supplies
Consult with physicians and staff on treatment plans
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Opportunities to work in multiple care environments such as clinic, ER, critical care, and wound care
Travel reimbursement (if applicable)
Access to professional development within a renowned university medical system
Potential for contract extension or permanent placement
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique chance to expand your clinical skills by working in a variety of care settings, all while providing essential health services within the state university medical system. Youll make a meaningful impact on inmate care while gaining experience in diverse and challenging environments.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their resumes and hand-signed UTMB clearance documents to with the subject line: LVN Contract Assignment Texas.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis until positions are filled. Start Date: November 2, 2024.