Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Mid Level
Licensed Practical Nurse | Long Term Care | Albuquerque, NM | Start 10/10/2026 | 13 weeks | $771–$796 per week | 36 guaranteed hours | 3x12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30) | Skilled Nursing Facility | Travel - Temporary Assignment

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse needed for a long-term care assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel opportunity is a 13-week temporary assignment starting 10/10/2026, with a weekly pay range of $771–$796 per week and guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shifts are 3x12-hour days, typically running 06:00–18:30. The position is in a skilled nursing setting, providing comprehensive resident care within a long-term care program. This description covers a real opening managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC and is suitable for consideration on major job boards.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $771–$796 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30)
- Start date: 10/10/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility in a long-term care environment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to residents per the established plan of care, including basic nursing tasks and assessment of needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor responses, and document outcomes accurately.
- Monitor vital signs, intake and output, wound care, and changes in condition; report significant findings to the supervising RN in a timely manner.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, promote safety, perform routine housekeeping of patient areas, and uphold infection prevention practices.
- Document care activities and nursing notes; participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to coordinate resident care and ensure continuity.

Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (state-specific licensure in good standing)
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a long-term care setting (3 days per week)
- Willingness to travel to an assigned facility and function within a travel nurse capacity
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing environments preferred
- Basic documentation and charting proficiency; ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated recruiter support for travel assignments
- Clear upfront details on schedule and pay
- Ongoing assignment support throughout the engagement

Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t the right fit, you’re invited to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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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