Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Santa Fe, NM
Contracted
Mid Level
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care – Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. This travel assignment starts 09/08/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $815 to $869 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. The shift is 3x12-hour days, and the work setting is a long-term care (LTC) nursing home. Local candidates only; ASAP start preferred.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $815–$869 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Setting: Long-term care (LTC) nursing home; local candidates only

Responsibilities
- Administer medications and monitor residents per individualized care plans.
- Perform routine nursing assessments, vital signs, wound checks, and document findings in the electronic record.
- Respond to call lights; assist with activities of daily living; support resident safety and hygiene.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans and communicate changes to families and physicians.
- Ensure accurate nursing notes, MAR accuracy, and timely escalation of clinical concerns.
- Maintain infection control standards and uphold patient safety throughout all care activities.

Requirements
- Local candidates only
- Availability to start around 09/08/2026; ASAP preferred
- Willingness to work a 3x12-hour shift schedule
- Ability to commit to a 13-week assignment
- Comfortable working in a long-term care setting

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Assistance with onboarding and credentialing processes
- Ongoing assignment support from a travel healthcare team
- Clear communications and coordination for scheduling and logistics

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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