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GHR HealthcareFalmouth, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Falmouth, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
LPN / LVN
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$48.00
Weekly
$1,920
Yearly (full-time)
$99,840
Start date
November 24, 2026

This job pays about $48.00/hour — 24% above the median for LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts right now

  • 24 open LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 11 of them in Falmouth.
  • Pay in these listings: $9.65 – $51.87/hour, median $48.00/hour.
  • Typical LPN / LVN pay in Massachusetts: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($51.87/hour across 9 jobs).

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Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Travel Jobs – Long-Term Care Contract in Falmouth, Massachusetts

Seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week long-term care travel nursing contract in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Join a dedicated local long-term care team providing compassionate, high-quality resident care while collaborating with nursing, medical, and support professionals. Falmouth offers a welcoming coastal community, beautiful outdoor surroundings, and a relaxed New England atmosphere.

LPN Travel Job Details

  • Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Specialty: Long-Term Care Nursing
  • Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$1,970
  • Start Date: November 24, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending February 20, 2027
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Schedule: Rotating day and evening shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; every other weekend and rotating holidays required
  • Healthcare Setting: Long-term care

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current, active, and unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license
  • Graduation from an approved practical nursing program or accredited nursing program
  • At least 1 year of practical nursing experience; long-term care experience is strongly preferred
  • Current BLS, CPR, and AED certification
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, resident care standards, and applicable long-term care regulations
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong clinical judgment, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, nursing assistants, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Ability to make sound independent decisions when needed and respond calmly to changing resident needs
  • Ability to meet the physical and sensory requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Long-Term Care LPN Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to residents while promoting safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life
  • Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of nursing assistants and support personnel
  • Assess residents, monitor changes in condition, and communicate relevant findings to providers and the nursing team
  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered, following verification and safety procedures
  • Review and implement physician orders, treatment plans, medication orders, dietary instructions, and care plans
  • Perform and document clinical services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, wound and dressing care, colostomy and drainage care, specimen collection, and range-of-motion exercises
  • Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory testing as assigned
  • Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
  • Complete accurate, timely, and informative documentation for admissions, transfers, discharges, nursing notes, treatments, and resident responses
  • Participate in resident and family education, orientation, care planning, and communication regarding resident needs
  • Collaborate with physicians and other members of the care team during rounds and as resident conditions change
  • Maintain adequate medication, supply, and equipment levels and report shortages appropriately
  • Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of all resident care information
  • Support regulatory surveys and uphold applicable resident rights, policies, procedures, and long-term care standards
  • Contribute to a respectful, compassionate, and service-focused care environment

Apply now for this Licensed Practical Nurse travel contract and join a compassionate long-term care team in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

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.

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