CoreMedical Group is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a travel job in McKinney, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Home Health Discipline: LPN / LVN Start Date: 07/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Client in TX seeking Licensed Practical Nurse: Home Health for the following shift(s): Days We are looking for a healthcare professional who is ready to provide exceptional patient care in this contract/travel role. Contract/travel assignments are typically 13 weeks, with potential to extend. Help us continue our mission to connect people, improve lives, and give back to the community by joining the CoreMedical Group team. When you work with CoreMedical Group, we put you first and treat you like family, supporting you every step of the way. CoreMedical Group is one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country, with travel and contract positions located across the United States. Our recruiters will help you find the perfect job, whether it's across the country or across the street. In addition to dedicated, personalized support from your recruiter, when you work with CoreMedical Group you'll receive: Access to an extensive benefits package, including day 1 health, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, a health reimbursement account, and more! Weekly paychecks with competitive pay packages Matching 401(k) benefits to help you save for retirement Licensure assistance and reimbursement to set you up for success on your contract Travel reimbursement and dedicated housing support while on assignment Referral cash bonuses when you connect us with other clinicians CoreMedical Group also offers you a free, all-inclusive vacation each year as our way of saying "thank you" for your hard work. Join other healthcare professionals on the annual Club CoreMed retreat and you'll see why our contract and travel professionals come back to us year after year! Your career is too valuable to tackle on your own. Let CoreMedical Group help you with your healthcare journey! *Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses, and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Any benefits (medical/dental/vision) are in addition to the weekly pay. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details. Estimated payments are subject to change until formal offer of assignment is made and accepted. Core Medical Group Job ID 1395848. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LPN About CoreMedical Group CoreMedical Group is one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country. We have jobs nationwide in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim, locum tenens, and permanent placements! Join the staffing agency with Club CoreMed, the best perk in the industry - an all inclusive paid trip to a tropical resort! Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Company provided housing options Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Discount program
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.
Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.
Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$48.76/hr ($101,421/yr).
The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$73,403/yr
DFW Median$101,421/yr
Experienced (90th)$129,709/yr
vs. National Median+4.0%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.