Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Start date: May 2, 2026 | Duration: 12 weeks | Weekly pay: $763–$807 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week | Shift: 3x12-hour Nights (18:00–06:30) | Setting: LTC – Nursing Home (travel temporary assignment)
This travel assignment is for a licensed practical nurse working in a long-term care environment. The role requires night shifts over 12 weeks, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week and a pay range defined above.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $763–$807 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (18:00–06:30)
- Start date: May 2, 2026
- Setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under supervision of an RN, including medication administration per protocol and facility policy.
- Monitor residents’ vital signs and condition, document findings, and escalate changes to the supervising nurse.
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort measures.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, and routine skin and pressure injury prevention tasks.
- Support care planning, participate in handoffs, and maintain accurate documentation in resident records.
- Adhere to infection control, safety guidelines, and quality standards; respond to changes in residents’ conditions promptly.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (New Mexico) or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state.
- Completion of an approved LPN educational program (diploma or certificate).
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred.
- Ability to work night shifts (18:00–06:30) and 12-hour shifts; available for a 12-week travel assignment.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; ability to follow physician orders and facility policies.
- Physical ability to perform essential nursing tasks in a long-term care setting.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
- Ongoing assignment support while on assignment
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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