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GHR HealthcareLake Isabella, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lake Isabella, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
LPN / LVN
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$35.14
Weekly
$1,265
Yearly (full-time)
$65,780
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $35.14/hour — 8% below the median for LPN / LVN jobs in California ($38.34/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 California right now

  • 44 open LPN / LVN jobs in California from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Lake Isabella.
  • Pay in these listings: $31.50 – $87.67/hour, median $38.41/hour.
  • Typical LPN / LVN pay in California: $38.34/hour ($79,747/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($49.00/hour across 19 jobs).

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Job description

LPN/LVN Jobs – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) | 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Lake Isabella, CA

Apply for a 13-week LPN/LVN travel nursing assignment in Lake Isabella, California, providing resident-centered care on a skilled nursing day shift. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a skilled nursing facility. This on-site healthcare opportunity offers compassionate, resident-centered care in the scenic Kern River Valley, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills and abundant outdoor recreation. Weekend availability is required.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
  • Location: On-site in Lake Isabella, California
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,230-$1,300
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • End Date: January 11, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts; weekend shifts required
  • Setting: Skilled nursing and long-term resident care

LPN/LVN Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent skilled nursing facility experience required
  • Sub-acute experience does not meet the experience requirement
  • Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program
  • Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
  • Basic computer skills required; electronic health record (EHR) experience preferred
  • Additional language skills are welcomed

LPN/LVN Nursing Responsibilities

  • Assess residents' conditions and nursing needs, and implement appropriate nursing interventions under the direction of the registered nurse and nursing leadership.
  • Administer medications safely according to the eight medication rights and established policies.
  • Monitor, document, and report changes in resident condition, pain, treatment response, and progress toward care goals.
  • Perform point-of-care testing within established policies, interpret results, and take appropriate follow-up action.
  • Notify the physician or other appropriate providers of changes in condition and follow through on resulting orders.
  • Provide thorough shift-to-shift communication through walking rounds, documentation, and timely updates.
  • Implement individualized plans of care established by the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Educate residents and families regarding medications, pain management, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
  • Supervise and delegate to CNAs and supportive staff in accordance with the plan of care and scope of practice.
  • Promote resident rights, dignity, safety, infection prevention, and culturally responsive care.
  • Participate in orientation and support the development of new team members when needed.
  • Remain calm and effective during emergencies or stressful situations while maintaining a compassionate, professional approach.

Apply now to join the healthcare team and make a difference in skilled nursing care in Lake Isabella, California.

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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