<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) is now open at a correctional facility in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a straightforward, well-compensated short-term engagement offering $35/hr with flexible shift options across days or nights. Columbia is a mid-sized state capital with a low cost of living, strong infrastructure, and easy access to both coastal and mountain destinations — a practical base for a travel clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation: $35.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</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 structure: 12-hour or 8-hour shifts available, days or nights</li> <li>Weekend rotation: every other weekend required</li> <li>Immediate start available — position is actively open</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing</li> <li>Valid state licensure as an LPN or LVN — South Carolina license required or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience as an LPN/LVN</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, offering a lively mid-sized city environment with a notably low cost of living relative to other state capitals. The city sits at the geographic center of the state, placing it within two hours of both the Atlantic coast beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains — an ideal base for a travel clinician who wants variety on days off. The region offers warm weather most of the year, a growing restaurant and arts scene, and straightforward access via I-26, I-20, and I-77.</p>