Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Belen, NM
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care for a travel assignment in Belen, New Mexico. This position begins on 12/10/2026 and runs for 10 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,401 to $1,449 with guaranteed 36 hours. Shift is 3x12-night shifts (18:00–06:30). The work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility delivering long-term resident care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,401–$1,449 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36
- Contract duration: 10 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 nights (evening to early morning)
- Start date: 12/10/2026
- Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility; long-term care

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to residents under supervision, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders with accuracy and safety
- Monitor for changes in residents’ condition; report findings promptly to the supervising nurse and care team
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; support activities of daily living as assigned
- Maintain resident safety, infection control practices, and adherence to care regulations
- Document care activities, observations, and outcomes in the medical record with attention to detail

Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico
- Ability to perform 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule
- Experience in, or strong familiarity with, long-term care or geriatric nursing settings
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused long-term care environment
- Must meet any standard onboarding and credentialing requirements for a travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated travel recruiter and ongoing assignment assistance
- 24/7 travel support during the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance related to the travel role
- Extension opportunities based on performance and departmental needs

Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t a perfect fit, you can explore other Licensed Practical Nurse travel openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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