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GHR HealthcareSpringfield, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
LPN / LVN
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$35.14
Weekly
$1,265
Yearly (full-time)
$65,780
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $35.14/hour — 18% above the median for LPN / LVN jobs in Ohio ($29.78/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, 36 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 Ohio right now

  • 13 open LPN / LVN jobs in Ohio from 3 agencies, 6 of them in Springfield.
  • Pay in these listings: $29.85 – $54.77/hour, median $35.14/hour.
  • Typical LPN / LVN pay in Ohio: $29.78/hour ($61,942/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($45.72/hour across 4 jobs).

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Job description

Travel LPN Jobs – Acute Care/Med-Surg Night Shift in Springfield, Ohio

Join a collaborative nursing team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in this 13-week travel nursing assignment on a 30-bed general medical and medical-surgical unit in Springfield, Ohio. Provide skilled acute care to patients with orthopedic, bariatric, and medical-surgical needs while working alongside registered nurses and nursing support staff in a team-nursing environment. Springfield offers a welcoming Midwestern community with convenient access to local parks, dining, cultural attractions, and nearby metropolitan areas.

Travel LPN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,230–$1,300
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel LPN contract with potential temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Location: Springfield, Ohio
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: February 1, 2027
  • Schedule: Night shift; 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend; holiday coverage as scheduled
  • Unit: 30-bed general medical/medical-surgical unit
  • Typical Patient Assignment: Approximately 10 patients in a team-nursing model
  • Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Ohio, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 1 year of clinical patient-care experience preferred, particularly in acute care, long-term care, physician practice, or medical-surgical nursing
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Successful completion of the required LPN EKG examination; the medication portion of a standard EKG examination is not required for this assignment
  • Orthopedic, bariatric, medical-surgical, telemetry, IV, port, or PICC experience is preferred
  • Ability to care for patients requiring oxygen therapy up to 6 L via nasal cannula and intermittent BiPAP
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, teamwork, and time-management skills
  • Ability to follow infection-control procedures, use personal protective equipment, and safely assist with patient mobility and transfers
  • Electronic health record experience, including EPIC, is preferred

Acute Care and Med-Surg LPN Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse or other licensed provider
  • Implement individualized patient care plans and contribute observations to ongoing care planning
  • Collect, document, and communicate objective and subjective patient data, including focused assessments, pain status, treatment responses, and changes in condition
  • Administer medications and ordered treatments within the LPN scope of practice
  • Perform wound care, dressing changes, respiratory treatments, phlebotomy, and other assigned clinical interventions
  • Monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy, intermittent BiPAP, heparin infusions, and remote telemetry as directed by unit protocols
  • Manage and monitor IVs, ports, and PICC lines in accordance with applicable policies and scope of practice
  • Recognize and promptly report significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse and appropriate members of the healthcare team
  • Evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions and assist with revisions to the plan of care
  • Collaborate with registered nurses, nursing assistants, healthcare providers, patients, and families to promote safe, coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient privacy
  • Follow safety, quality, infection-prevention, and workplace policies while supporting a respectful and compassionate patient experience

Apply now for this Travel LPN opportunity in Springfield, Ohio, and join a supportive acute care nursing team.

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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