Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Santa Fe, NM
Contracted
Casa Real
Mid Level
Answer the call to make a meaningful impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This role invites you to blend clinical expertise with compassionate mentorship, guiding residents through daily routines, pain management, medication administration, and restorative care. If you thrive in relationship-centered settings and value steady professional growth, this opportunity offers both purpose and stability. You’ll join a nationwide program that supports nurses who want to expand their practice while exploring diverse communities. As you begin your assignment on 03/16/2026, you’ll contribute to a supportive team that respects your experience and energy, with the chance to extend your contract and explore further locations as you grow. Beyond the clinical duties, you’ll discover a state whose beauty enhances every shift: the sunlit mesas, the historic adobe architecture of Santa Fe, the colorful arts scene, and outdoor escapes that invite reflection and resilience. Separately, you can celebrate the remarkable landscapes of New Mexico—the high desert skies, the Sangre de Cristo mountains, hot springs, and breathtaking sunsets—that provide a backdrop where care and renewal go hand in hand.
Location Benefits: Santa Fe blends a distinctive culture with accessible, patient-centered care, offering an enriching setting for healthcare professionals who value connection and continuity. Working in this scenic city means engaging with diverse seniors and families, collaborating with responsive interdisciplinary teams, and enjoying a community that emphasizes wellness, art, history, and outdoor living. The opportunity to work in various locations across the United States is also available, enabling you to broaden clinical exposure, encounter different care models, and develop versatility in geriatric settings. You’ll experience the advantages of a manageable urban environment, where specialty clinics, senior centers, and long-term care facilities converge, and where travel-friendly infrastructure supports efficient assignments. This program is designed to provide steady, predictable scheduling while offering the flexibility to experience new locales, cultures, and patient populations—an ideal balance for professionals who seek growth without sacrificing stability. The combination of Santa Fe’s unique climate, altitude, and tranquil neighborhoods with the program’s nationwide reach expands your professional horizon while keeping your patient impact front and center.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this long-term care nursing role, you will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of registered nursing leadership, monitor vital signs, manage medications, perform routine wound care, assist with activities of daily living, and support mobility and restorative therapies. You will participate in creating and updating individualized care plans, document patient responses, report changes promptly, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapy teams to optimize comfort, safety, and quality of life. The position supports professional growth in geriatrics, offering access to ongoing education, certifications, and leadership development opportunities that recognize expertise in chronic disease management, palliative principles, and age-specific care planning. Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities for contract extensions, enabling you to explore longer-term assignments or rotate to other facilities. You will receive weekly pay ranging from $1,414 to $1,496, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, ensuring predictable income while you focus on patient outcomes. Comprehensive support is available 24/7 as you travel with the company, including concierge level assistance, onboarding resources, and on-call guidance to resolve clinical or logistical questions swiftly. The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date is 03/16/2026, and durations are offered in weeks with potential extension based on performance, facility needs, and your professional goals.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff, recognizing that compassionate nursing excellence thrives in a respectful, inclusive environment. You’ll find a culture that rewards initiative, supports continuous learning, and prioritizes safety, dignity, and patient advocacy. The leadership team is committed to your career advancement, offering mentorship, structured onboarding, and clear pathways to expanded responsibilities within long-term care and across affiliated facilities. Expect a supportive work environment that values your well-being, balances workload with manageable staffing patterns, and partners with you to navigate complex cases with confidence. We believe that stable, empowered nurses deliver the highest quality care, and we invest in resources and policies that nurture your professional identity and fulfillment.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to enrich lives through expert, compassionate nursing while exploring the beauty and culture of New Mexico and beyond, apply today. Join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and opens doors to new experiences across the United States. Begin a rewarding chapter as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, anchored in Santa Fe but with the potential to travel and grow within a nationwide network. Seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact, advance your career, and experience the unique blend of care and exploration that defines this program.
Location Benefits: Santa Fe blends a distinctive culture with accessible, patient-centered care, offering an enriching setting for healthcare professionals who value connection and continuity. Working in this scenic city means engaging with diverse seniors and families, collaborating with responsive interdisciplinary teams, and enjoying a community that emphasizes wellness, art, history, and outdoor living. The opportunity to work in various locations across the United States is also available, enabling you to broaden clinical exposure, encounter different care models, and develop versatility in geriatric settings. You’ll experience the advantages of a manageable urban environment, where specialty clinics, senior centers, and long-term care facilities converge, and where travel-friendly infrastructure supports efficient assignments. This program is designed to provide steady, predictable scheduling while offering the flexibility to experience new locales, cultures, and patient populations—an ideal balance for professionals who seek growth without sacrificing stability. The combination of Santa Fe’s unique climate, altitude, and tranquil neighborhoods with the program’s nationwide reach expands your professional horizon while keeping your patient impact front and center.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this long-term care nursing role, you will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of registered nursing leadership, monitor vital signs, manage medications, perform routine wound care, assist with activities of daily living, and support mobility and restorative therapies. You will participate in creating and updating individualized care plans, document patient responses, report changes promptly, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapy teams to optimize comfort, safety, and quality of life. The position supports professional growth in geriatrics, offering access to ongoing education, certifications, and leadership development opportunities that recognize expertise in chronic disease management, palliative principles, and age-specific care planning. Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities for contract extensions, enabling you to explore longer-term assignments or rotate to other facilities. You will receive weekly pay ranging from $1,414 to $1,496, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, ensuring predictable income while you focus on patient outcomes. Comprehensive support is available 24/7 as you travel with the company, including concierge level assistance, onboarding resources, and on-call guidance to resolve clinical or logistical questions swiftly. The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date is 03/16/2026, and durations are offered in weeks with potential extension based on performance, facility needs, and your professional goals.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff, recognizing that compassionate nursing excellence thrives in a respectful, inclusive environment. You’ll find a culture that rewards initiative, supports continuous learning, and prioritizes safety, dignity, and patient advocacy. The leadership team is committed to your career advancement, offering mentorship, structured onboarding, and clear pathways to expanded responsibilities within long-term care and across affiliated facilities. Expect a supportive work environment that values your well-being, balances workload with manageable staffing patterns, and partners with you to navigate complex cases with confidence. We believe that stable, empowered nurses deliver the highest quality care, and we invest in resources and policies that nurture your professional identity and fulfillment.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to enrich lives through expert, compassionate nursing while exploring the beauty and culture of New Mexico and beyond, apply today. Join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and opens doors to new experiences across the United States. Begin a rewarding chapter as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, anchored in Santa Fe but with the potential to travel and grow within a nationwide network. Seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact, advance your career, and experience the unique blend of care and exploration that defines this program.
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