Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Sandia Ridge Center
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care and join a compassionate, team‑driven organization that sees every resident as a person first. In this specialty, your steady hands, listening heart, and clinical skill will sustain comfort, dignity, and independence for seniors who rely on you daily. This isn’t just a job; it’s a commitment to quality of life, collaboration, and growth. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’ll experience a city that blends sunlit skies with rich culture, where outdoor adventures are never far and community bonds run deep. Picture mornings that begin with the tranquility of the Sandia foothills and afternoons that unfold amid the historic charm of Old Town, followed by evenings that welcome a warm, supportive team. And for nurses who love variety, this opportunity also opens doors to assignments in diverse locations across the United States, offering you new clinical settings, patient populations, and professional perspectives while maintaining the core values of patient‑centered care.
Location benefits in Albuquerque go beyond convenient commutes and modern amenities. Albuquerque sits at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, with a climate that makes year‑round activity appealing—from scenic hikes to cultural festivals. You’ll have access to top-tier facilities, continuing education, and the chance to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams that value your voice. The city’s growing healthcare network ensures ongoing opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and professional recognition. And while you’ll proudly serve in the New Mexico Long‑Term Care setting, the program’s structure invites you to experience a mosaic of communities across the country when you’re ready for a new challenge, expanding your clinical arsenal and broadening your career horizon while staying rooted in a place you love.
In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality nursing care to residents in long‑term care, supporting daily living activities, safety, and medical stability. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments under physician orders, monitoring vital signs, evaluating clinical changes, and promptly escalating concerns to the supervising RN or physician. You’ll perform assessments, support wound and skin care, manage chronic conditions, and implement care plans that reflect each resident’s goals, preferences, and cultural needs. Your day will also involve assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, and fall prevention, while ensuring infection control, environmental safety, and accurate documentation in electronic health records. You’ll contribute to interdisciplinary rounds, participate in care planning, and educate residents and families about medical plans, progress, and health maintenance. As a frontline clinician, you’ll model professionalism, respect, and compassion, fostering trust and empowering residents to engage in their care. The role includes supervising and mentoring care aides, reinforcing best practices, and promoting a collaborative, positive work culture. You’ll be encouraged to pursue professional growth within long‑term care, whether that means refining geriatric assessment skills, expanding wound care proficiency, or pursuing future leadership opportunities. The position emphasizes not only clinical excellence but also the relational, communicative, and ethical dimensions of caregiving that elevate care outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Compensation and benefits are designed to recognize your expertise and commitment. You’ll enjoy a competitive compensation range of 838 to 908 dollars per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, and a start date of 03/01/2026. In addition to strong pay, you may qualify for a discretionary bonus tied to performance and tenure, as well as housing assistance to ease transition and relocation costs. There are opportunities for contract extensions, giving you continuity in a setting you know and love while you explore additional locations and experiences. The program also provides 24/7 support for traveling nurses, ensuring you have immediate access to guidance, troubleshooting, and resources whenever you need them. This robust support network is designed to keep you focused on patient care and your personal well‑being, no matter where your assignment takes you.
Our company values staff empowerment, career advancement, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to developing leaders from within, offering mentorship, continuing education, and structured pathways to broaden your scope of practice in long‑term care. You’ll work within a culture that prioritizes safety, dignity, and compassion, and you’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas that improve care delivery, resident experiences, and team cohesion. The organization understands that skilled nursing is both demanding and deeply rewarding, so you’ll find resources, recognition, and a collaborative atmosphere that fosters resilience, learning, and professional fulfillment.
If you’re ready to impact lives, grow your clinical expertise, and join a team that values your contributions, apply now. This is your chance to start a meaningful journey in Albuquerque’s sustaining care landscape while keeping doors open to a broader range of assignments across the country. Embrace a role where your hands, heart, and expertise make a lasting difference for residents and their families—and where your professional development is a shared priority as you advance with a supportive, forward‑thinking employer.
Please 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 in Albuquerque go beyond convenient commutes and modern amenities. Albuquerque sits at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, with a climate that makes year‑round activity appealing—from scenic hikes to cultural festivals. You’ll have access to top-tier facilities, continuing education, and the chance to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams that value your voice. The city’s growing healthcare network ensures ongoing opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and professional recognition. And while you’ll proudly serve in the New Mexico Long‑Term Care setting, the program’s structure invites you to experience a mosaic of communities across the country when you’re ready for a new challenge, expanding your clinical arsenal and broadening your career horizon while staying rooted in a place you love.
In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality nursing care to residents in long‑term care, supporting daily living activities, safety, and medical stability. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments under physician orders, monitoring vital signs, evaluating clinical changes, and promptly escalating concerns to the supervising RN or physician. You’ll perform assessments, support wound and skin care, manage chronic conditions, and implement care plans that reflect each resident’s goals, preferences, and cultural needs. Your day will also involve assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, and fall prevention, while ensuring infection control, environmental safety, and accurate documentation in electronic health records. You’ll contribute to interdisciplinary rounds, participate in care planning, and educate residents and families about medical plans, progress, and health maintenance. As a frontline clinician, you’ll model professionalism, respect, and compassion, fostering trust and empowering residents to engage in their care. The role includes supervising and mentoring care aides, reinforcing best practices, and promoting a collaborative, positive work culture. You’ll be encouraged to pursue professional growth within long‑term care, whether that means refining geriatric assessment skills, expanding wound care proficiency, or pursuing future leadership opportunities. The position emphasizes not only clinical excellence but also the relational, communicative, and ethical dimensions of caregiving that elevate care outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Compensation and benefits are designed to recognize your expertise and commitment. You’ll enjoy a competitive compensation range of 838 to 908 dollars per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week, and a start date of 03/01/2026. In addition to strong pay, you may qualify for a discretionary bonus tied to performance and tenure, as well as housing assistance to ease transition and relocation costs. There are opportunities for contract extensions, giving you continuity in a setting you know and love while you explore additional locations and experiences. The program also provides 24/7 support for traveling nurses, ensuring you have immediate access to guidance, troubleshooting, and resources whenever you need them. This robust support network is designed to keep you focused on patient care and your personal well‑being, no matter where your assignment takes you.
Our company values staff empowerment, career advancement, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to developing leaders from within, offering mentorship, continuing education, and structured pathways to broaden your scope of practice in long‑term care. You’ll work within a culture that prioritizes safety, dignity, and compassion, and you’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas that improve care delivery, resident experiences, and team cohesion. The organization understands that skilled nursing is both demanding and deeply rewarding, so you’ll find resources, recognition, and a collaborative atmosphere that fosters resilience, learning, and professional fulfillment.
If you’re ready to impact lives, grow your clinical expertise, and join a team that values your contributions, apply now. This is your chance to start a meaningful journey in Albuquerque’s sustaining care landscape while keeping doors open to a broader range of assignments across the country. Embrace a role where your hands, heart, and expertise make a lasting difference for residents and their families—and where your professional development is a shared priority as you advance with a supportive, forward‑thinking employer.
Please 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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