<p>A 13-week contract LPN opportunity is open at a correctional facility in Columbia, South Carolina — a setting that offers consistent, structured patient care with predictable scheduling and a competitive $35/hr pay rate. This role is well-suited for an experienced LPN who is comfortable working in a secure environment and wants to build travel nursing tenure in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $35.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts for those needing placement assistance</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: correctional healthcare setting in Columbia, SC</li> <li>Contract length: 13 weeks</li> <li>Shift options: 12-hour or 8-hour shifts available, days or nights</li> <li>Weekend rotation: every other weekend required</li> <li>Structured, security-conscious care environment with a defined patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing</li> <li>Valid LPN or LVN state licensure — active South Carolina license or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of clinical LPN/LVN experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Columbia is South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, giving the city a lively, mid-sized feel with a low cost of living relative to most major metros. The area offers warm weather year-round, easy access to Lake Murray for outdoor recreation, and is within a two-hour drive of both Charlotte, NC and the South Carolina coast — making it an attractive base for travel clinicians who want to explore the broader Southeast during their assignment.</p>