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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) – Long-Term Care Travel Contract in Falmouth, MA

Join a dedicated long-term care nursing team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Falmouth, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel LPN contract offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality resident care in a welcoming Cape Cod community while supporting nursing assistants and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. Enjoy scenic coastal surroundings, beaches, local shops, and outdoor recreation in beautiful Falmouth.

Travel LPN Job Details

  • Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts
  • Specialty: Long-Term Care Nursing
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$1,970
  • Start Date: November 24, 2026
  • Contract End Date: February 20, 2027
  • Duration: Approximately 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8-hour shifts; mixed days and evenings, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and rotating holidays
  • Setting: On-site long-term care facility

LPN Job Requirements

  • Current, active, and unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license
  • Graduation from an approved practical nursing program or an accredited nursing program
  • At least 1 year of practical nursing experience; long-term care or skilled nursing experience is strongly preferred
  • Current BLS, CPR, and AED certification
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, resident rights, and regulations applicable to long-term care
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to make sound independent decisions and collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and care team members
  • Ability to supervise and support nursing assistants
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing routine patient-care activities
  • Commitment to confidentiality, respectful resident care, and service excellence

Long-Term Care LPN Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans, physician orders, and applicable standards and regulations
  • Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants and support personnel
  • Assess residents, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate provider
  • Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered while following resident-identification and medication-safety procedures
  • Perform clinical services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, wound and dressing care, colostomy and drainage-bag care, specimen collection, and range-of-motion exercises as required
  • Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress, treatment, and medication records
  • Transcribe and implement physician orders and communicate with physicians regarding resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, and changes in condition
  • Review resident charts for treatments, medications, dietary needs, and other care requirements
  • Participate in resident and family orientation, care planning, physician rounds, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and floor-stock medications, reporting needs to nursing leadership
  • Protect resident privacy and confidential health information while upholding resident rights
  • Contribute to a supportive, respectful team environment and participate in facility surveys and quality-improvement activities as requested

Apply now for this Massachusetts LPN travel contract and join our long-term care nursing team in Falmouth, MA.

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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