
Homecare | LPN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Northampton, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- LPN / LVN
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.63
- Weekly
- $1,665
- Yearly (full-time)
- $86,580
- Start date
- November 15, 2026
This job pays about $41.63/hour — 8% 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
- 21 open LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 3 of them in Northampton.
- Pay in these listings: $9.65 – $51.87/hour, median $47.26/hour.
- Typical LPN / LVN pay in Massachusetts: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($48.00/hour across 6 jobs).
Job description
Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – 13-Week Travel Contract in Northampton, MA
Join our home health nursing team in Northampton, Massachusetts, and provide skilled, one-on-one patient care as a field-based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced home health LPN who values clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley, Northampton offers a welcoming community, rich cultural amenities, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Home Health LPN Job Details
- Location: Northampton, Massachusetts; field-based home health visits
- Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Openings: 2
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,710
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: One weekend shift per month, with a rotating weekend schedule
- Daily Caseload: Approximately 6 patient visits per day
Home Health LPN Job Requirements
- Active Massachusetts LPN license or eligibility for license verification
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
- Previous home health or home care experience is required
- Ability to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes
- Current driver’s license or state-issued identification as required for assignment onboarding
- Strong communication, organization, patient assessment, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary home health care team
Home Health LPN Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and applicable regulations
- Deliver patient care as delegated by the RN Case Manager and/or Clinical Team Manager
- Complete approximately six home health visits per day while maintaining safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care
- Assess patient needs, monitor clinical status, and report significant changes to the appropriate members of the care team
- Administer treatments and perform nursing interventions within the scope of the LPN license and established care plans
- Document patient visits and clinical findings accurately and promptly
- Collaborate with RNs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, home health aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in the required rotating weekend coverage schedule, including one weekend shift per month
Apply now for this Home Health LPN travel contract in Northampton, Massachusetts, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their homes.
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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