MedFirst Staffing offers its nurses top pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We back our nurses with a team of staffing professionals who value your time and your talent and work diligently to support your career ambitions.
We are actively recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for full-time contract positions at a state-operated developmental center for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Kinston, North Carolina. Your expertise and leadership will help ensure high-quality care to those in need.
These highly competitive positions provide premium hourly pay and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment on August 17, 2026.
Job Details:
- August 17, 2026 Start Date
- 16-week contract (with opportunities for 13-week contract renewals)
- Full-time rotating 36-hour / 48-hour schedule (three 12-hour shifts / four 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend), weekdays and weekend days
- Two different day shifts are available (6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
- Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the contract
License and Credential Requirements:
- Current North Carolina or multistate LPN license
- One year of nursing experience
- Current PPD
- Current CPR Certification, BLS - American Heart Association
Primary Job Duties:
- Provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment and monitoring of mental health conditions
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Maintain accurate records of patient histories, conditions, and treatments
- Educate patients and families on health management and treatment options
Job Benefits:
- W-2 Wages (paid weekly)
- Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match) is available to full-time employees
Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check.
*Applicants with criminal activity charges may not be considered.
About MedFirst Staffing
MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings. To learn more about MedFirst Staffing and get contact information, please visit medfirststaffing.com.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you commit to full-time?
- Can you complete an initial consecutive 4-week (first shift) onboarding phase for orientation and training?
- Can you begin the assignment on August 17, 2026?
Work Location: In person
