Embark on a meaningful journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where every day you have the chance to profoundly impact residents’ lives with skilled, compassionate care. This multi-week assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico invites you to apply your hands-on expertise to elevate comfort, safety, and quality of life for seniors and adults with complex care needs. Envision starting on 03/16/2026, joining a collaborative team that values thorough assessments, thoughtful care planning, and diligent follow-through. You’ll bring clinical proficiency to daily routines, med administration, and meticulous documentation, while mentoring teammates and strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships. Beyond the care that happens at the bedside, you’ll discover New Mexico’s captivating backdrop—the sunlit mesas, the Sandia foothills, the charm of Old Town, and a climate and culture that embrace resilience, warmth, and outdoor exploration. This is a city with a vibrant mix of history and modern vitality, where your professional contributions align with a lifestyle that respects balance and well-being. Expect to work for a contract with guaranteed hours of 36 per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $706-$767, reflecting your skills and the value you bring to the team. The assignment spans multiple weeks with potential extension opportunities, allowing you to deepen relationships with residents and colleagues while expanding your specialty within long-term care.

Location Benefits: Albuquerque offers an ideal blend of city amenities and outdoor allure. You’ll find tasteful dining, accessible cultural experiences, and a friendly, supportive community that recognizes the importance of the care you provide. The region’s scenic beauty—from red rock vistas to foothill trails—offers ample opportunities for downtime that refreshes your perspective and sustains your compassion. For professionals who crave variety, there are avenues to work across diverse locations in the U.S., gaining exposure to different facility cultures, patient populations, and care models. This blend of stability and travel can broaden your clinical toolkit, sharpen adaptability, and expand your professional network, all while you stay rooted in a location renowned for its sun, warmth, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Role Specifics and Benefits: In this role, you’ll perform essential nursing duties within a long-term care setting, including comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and timely documentation of changes in condition. You’ll contribute to the development and refinement of individualized care plans, coordinate with RNs, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and family members, and support residents in activities of daily living with dignity and respect. Your growth in the long-term care specialty may come through targeted training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, care transitions, and palliative-focused conversations when appropriate. The position emphasizes competitive benefits designed to support you holistically: a sign-on style bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation and lodging considerations, and clear extension opportunities that allow you to build continuity of care and deepen your professional footprint. We provide robust, 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have round-the-clock access to guidance, resources, and crisis management assistance whenever you need it. The combination of meaningful clinical responsibilities and structured advancement pathways creates a compelling environment to refine your practice, master complex patient dynamics, and emerge as a trusted leader in long-term care.

Company Values: Our organization is dedicated to empowering every staff member, celebrating outcomes achieved through teamwork, and fostering a supportive, inclusive work environment. We invest in your career growth with ongoing education, credentialing support, and pathways to elevate your expertise within long-term care. You’ll join a culture that prioritizes safety, open communication, and professional mentorship, recognizing your contributions and providing the resources and encouragement needed to advance. Whether you’re pursuing specialty certifications, leadership development, or expanded clinical scope, you’ll find a partner here in your journey—one that values your resilience, integrity, and commitment to resident-centered care.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in long-term care, apply now and seize an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a company that values your dedication and professional development. This role offers meaningful impact in Albuquerque and the broader U.S. healthcare landscape, with the support you need to thrive as you deliver high-quality care, build lasting relationships, and advance toward your career goals. Your next chapter in compassionate nursing awaits—take the step, bring your expertise, and help shape a brighter future for residents and families alike.

Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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• Competitive weekly pay
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• Nationwide assignments

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