Travel Registered Nurse LTAC Job
Registered Nurse – LTAC travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Start date: July 5, 2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $901-$918 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with long-term acute care responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $901-$918 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: July 5, 2026
- Setting: LTAC-focused skilled nursing environment in Albuquerque, NM
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in a long-term acute care setting, including initial assessments and ongoing condition monitoring.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, manage IV therapy and wound care as applicable.
- Monitor patient status, identify changes, respond to emergent situations, and escalate concerns to the medical team promptly.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized care plans; document assessments, progress notes, and care metrics.
- Support safe patient handling, infection control, and device management (e.g., lines, tubes) per facility policy.
- Educate residents and families on care plans, discharge planning, and post-acute needs to promote understanding and engagement.
Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in good standing; eligibility to practice in New Mexico or holding a multi-state license as appropriate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience in long-term care, LTAC, or acute care/step-down settings preferred.
- Nursing degree from an accredited program (ADN or BSN).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary LTAC environment and adapt to a 3x12-hour day shift schedule.
- Willingness to undergo required background check and drug screening.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing travel and recruitment support throughout the assignment
- Opportunities for extension based on performance and facility needs
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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