Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Sandia Ridge Center
Mid Level
Embark on a purpose-filled journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, delivering compassionate, skilled nursing to residents who rely on steady hands, clear judgment, and a warm presence. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’ll help shape daily life for seniors by supporting medication administration, wound care, functional care planning, fall prevention, and person-centered routines that honor independence and dignity. This multi-week assignment starts on 03/01/2026 and offers guaranteed hours of 36 per week, with a competitive weekly pay range of $879-$934. It’s a chance to deepen your LTC proficiency, collaborate with a dedicated team, and experience the profound satisfaction that comes from making a tangible difference in people’s everyday lives. And while you’re caring for others, you’ll also have the chance to explore one of the Southwest’s most beautiful states, with sunlit deserts, dramatic mountain backdrops, historic neighborhoods, and vibrant cultural scenes—from Old Town Albuquerque to the nearby Sandia Mountains and expansive national parks.
Location Benefits:
Growing your career in Albuquerque means embracing a city known for its warmth, affordability, and outdoor appeal. You’ll enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, and sunlit days, a thriving culinary and arts scene, and a welcoming community that supports healthcare professionals. For travelers in our program, there are opportunities to work in communities across the United States, broadening your professional horizon with diverse patient populations, care settings, and regulatory landscapes. Albuquerque blends modern amenities with a relaxed pace, while nearby pueblos, cultural festivals, and outdoor adventures offer restorative breaks after meaningful shifts. You’ll also be part of a nationally supported travel program that respects your schedule, safety, and continued learning. Beyond the city limits, New Mexico rewards exploration—red rock canyons, high desert mesas, volcanic landscapes, and starry skies that invite reflection after a rewarding shift.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide direct nursing care to long-term residents under licensed supervision; perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications and wound care, and adjust plans as conditions change; implement and document individualized care plans; coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members to ensure seamless, person-centered care; maintain accurate electronic health records, charting changes in cognition, pain, mobility, nutrition, and safety; assist with activities of daily living and mobility, including restorative and rehabilitative tasks; support infection control and safety protocols; participate in care conferences to align goals with resident and family expectations; respond promptly to emergencies and changes in residents’ conditions; contribute to a supportive, respectful, and calm atmosphere that reduces anxiety and improves outcomes.
- Professional growth: opportunities to deepen LTC expertise, pursue specialty certifications, participate in clinical mentoring, and advance toward roles such as lead nurse or case management within clearly defined pathways; access to ongoing education, competency checks, and collaboration with experienced clinicians to broaden your skill set.
- Competitive benefits: generous pay range with weekly compensation, a sign-on bonus where applicable, housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation, and options for contract extensions aligned to your career trajectory; inclusive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, and paid time off to maintain balance and well-being.
- Support and security: 24/7 support while traveling with the company, a dedicated travel concierge to assist with logistics, credentialing, and compliance, and on-site supervisory support designed to respond rapidly to needs or concerns; robust safety resources, seamless credential verification, and reliable issue resolution processes to keep you focused on patient care.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering nurses to grow, learn, and lead with compassion. We’re committed to a supportive work environment that accelerates career advancement, recognizes achievement, and fosters collaboration across disciplines. We prioritize work-life balance, transparent communication, mentorship, and a culture that values every professional contribution as essential to high-quality patient care. When you join, you’ll find a community that respects your voice, encourages professional autonomy, and partners with you to reach your full potential in long-term care.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring your LTC expertise to a role that respects your time, rewards your dedication, and supports your development, apply today. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to meaningful impact, professional growth, and a community that values your care, expertise, and voice. Begin a journey that blends clinical excellence, geographic exploration, and personal growth in one rewarding experience. Start 03/01/2026 in Albuquerque, with opportunities to extend and to explore other locations across the country. Your next chapter in Long-Term Care starts here—join us and help shape the future of compassionate senior care.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits:
Growing your career in Albuquerque means embracing a city known for its warmth, affordability, and outdoor appeal. You’ll enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, and sunlit days, a thriving culinary and arts scene, and a welcoming community that supports healthcare professionals. For travelers in our program, there are opportunities to work in communities across the United States, broadening your professional horizon with diverse patient populations, care settings, and regulatory landscapes. Albuquerque blends modern amenities with a relaxed pace, while nearby pueblos, cultural festivals, and outdoor adventures offer restorative breaks after meaningful shifts. You’ll also be part of a nationally supported travel program that respects your schedule, safety, and continued learning. Beyond the city limits, New Mexico rewards exploration—red rock canyons, high desert mesas, volcanic landscapes, and starry skies that invite reflection after a rewarding shift.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide direct nursing care to long-term residents under licensed supervision; perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications and wound care, and adjust plans as conditions change; implement and document individualized care plans; coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members to ensure seamless, person-centered care; maintain accurate electronic health records, charting changes in cognition, pain, mobility, nutrition, and safety; assist with activities of daily living and mobility, including restorative and rehabilitative tasks; support infection control and safety protocols; participate in care conferences to align goals with resident and family expectations; respond promptly to emergencies and changes in residents’ conditions; contribute to a supportive, respectful, and calm atmosphere that reduces anxiety and improves outcomes.
- Professional growth: opportunities to deepen LTC expertise, pursue specialty certifications, participate in clinical mentoring, and advance toward roles such as lead nurse or case management within clearly defined pathways; access to ongoing education, competency checks, and collaboration with experienced clinicians to broaden your skill set.
- Competitive benefits: generous pay range with weekly compensation, a sign-on bonus where applicable, housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation, and options for contract extensions aligned to your career trajectory; inclusive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, and paid time off to maintain balance and well-being.
- Support and security: 24/7 support while traveling with the company, a dedicated travel concierge to assist with logistics, credentialing, and compliance, and on-site supervisory support designed to respond rapidly to needs or concerns; robust safety resources, seamless credential verification, and reliable issue resolution processes to keep you focused on patient care.
Company Values:
Our organization is built on empowering nurses to grow, learn, and lead with compassion. We’re committed to a supportive work environment that accelerates career advancement, recognizes achievement, and fosters collaboration across disciplines. We prioritize work-life balance, transparent communication, mentorship, and a culture that values every professional contribution as essential to high-quality patient care. When you join, you’ll find a community that respects your voice, encourages professional autonomy, and partners with you to reach your full potential in long-term care.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring your LTC expertise to a role that respects your time, rewards your dedication, and supports your development, apply today. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to meaningful impact, professional growth, and a community that values your care, expertise, and voice. Begin a journey that blends clinical excellence, geographic exploration, and personal growth in one rewarding experience. Start 03/01/2026 in Albuquerque, with opportunities to extend and to explore other locations across the country. Your next chapter in Long-Term Care starts here—join us and help shape the future of compassionate senior care.
Note: The 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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