Primary care, hospital medicine, behavioral health, and multi-specialty physician recruiting.
Elina Sindhu
Healthcare Recruiting
LVN staffing agency for permanent & contract hiring
Our LVN recruiters help hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and senior care providers hire experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses across California, Texas, and nationwide.
- Experienced passive candidates available
- California BVNPT and Texas Board of Nursing licensure verified before introduction
- References and licensure verified
Trusted by skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies & healthcare providers
LVN roles we normally fill
Licensed Vocational Nurses
Newly licensed LVNs through experienced nurses with 5-10+ years in skilled nursing, home health, outpatient care, and long-term care. Includes LVNs with California IV certification for roles where that competency is required.
LVN specialties
Charge LVNs, IV-Certified LVNs, Wound Care LVNs, Behavioral Health LVNs, Correctional LVNs, School LVNs, Home Health LVNs, Dialysis LVNs, Hospice LVNs, Occupational Health LVNs, and Clinic LVNs.
Care settings we recruit for
Skilled Nursing Facilities (med-pass, CNA supervision, California SNF compliance), Long-Term Care and Assisted Living, Home Health Agencies, Outpatient and Primary Care Clinics, Specialty Clinics, Hospitals (med-surg and telemetry), Rehabilitation Centers, Behavioral Health Programs, Correctional Healthcare Facilities, Dialysis Centers, and School Health programs.
We send LVNs who are ready for your care environment
Our recruiters maintain active relationships with experienced LVNs across California and Texas and engage them for the right opportunity at the right time. || Before a candidate is introduced, we confirm:
Active BVNPT license (California) or Texas Board of Nursing license
Reviewed with candidate and verified with appropriate state board, not taken from a resume
IV therapy certification where required
Confirmed before introduction for roles where IV competency is expected.
Specific experience
SNF, home health, outpatient clinics, correctional facilities, and behavioral health LVN experience are not interchangeable, and we don't treat them as such.
Clinical responsibilities
Medication administration, wound care, patient education, and documentation experience match what your role actually requires.
Employment history and tenure
How long they stayed in each role, why they left, and what they're genuinely looking for next.
Reason for exploring a move
We distinguish between someone reacting to a temporary frustration and someone genuinely ready for a long-term opportunity.
Scheduling preferences and reliability
Shift availability, attendance history, and scheduling expectations are confirmed early.
Commute and location preferences
Travel expectations are confirmed before introduction.
Compensation expectations
Discussed early to avoid surprises during the offer stage.
Start date, notice period, and counteroffer risk
Including whether their current employer is likely to make a counteroffer after they resign.
None of this replaces your interview. We make it more valuable by handling the qualification checks first, so you can focus on clinical judgment, communication, team fit, and long-term potential.
Two states. Two different hiring realities
California and Texas use the title Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), while most other states use Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The education, NCLEX-PN licensing exam, and day-to-day responsibilities are essentially the same. If you’re hiring in multiple states or managing teams with both LVNs and LPNs, our recruiters can support both through a single search.
According to Texas DSHS workforce data, LVN turnover in Texas hospitals increased from 18.9% in 2022 to 21.1% in 2024. Replacing an LVN means losing the patient relationships, care plan familiarity, and institutional knowledge experienced nurses build over time, and starting that rebuilding process from zero.
If you're also hiring RNs, CNAs, or NPs alongside LVNs, our nursing team recruits across all roles - CNAs, LPNs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Charge Nurses, through the same direct-outreach process.
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You'll work with recruiters who understand the realities of today's nursing market and the specialties they recruit for.
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Recent LVN placements from our team
Search shared anonymously with client permission. Time reflects search launch through accepted offer.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
23 days
IV-Certified LVN
28 days
Clinic LVN
21 days
Behavioral Health LVN
35 days
Correctional LVN
31 days
School LVN
29 days
Wound Care LVN
25 days
Dialysis LVN
27 days
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely. IV-certified LVNs are especially important in California, where IV therapy and venipuncture require BVNPT-approved certification.
For hospitals, home health agencies, and dialysis centers, we verify IV qualifications during screening so there are no surprises later in the hiring process.
Nothing except the title. Both complete an approved nursing program and pass the NCLEX-PN. California and Texas use the title Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), while most other states use Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
The role and scope of practice are essentially the same. If you're hiring across multiple states, we manage both LVN and LPN searches under one engagement.
Yes, depending on the state and facility. In California, LVNs work in hospital med-surg and telemetry units under RN supervision. For roles involving IV therapy or venipuncture, California requires additional BVNPT-approved IV certification. We verify that before introducing candidates for hospital positions.
Contract staffing helps cover short-term needs such as leave coverage, census increases, or urgent vacancies. Permanent hiring builds long-term stability.
Many healthcare employers use both, depending on their staffing needs, and we support both permanent and contract LVN staffing.
Most experienced LVNs are already working, not applying.
From one Licensed Vocational Nurse to an entire nursing team, our recruiters help healthcare employers hire experienced LVNs for permanent and contract roles across California, Texas, and nationwide.
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