Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Start date: 06/01/2026 | Duration: 3 weeks | Weekly pay: $636-$668 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week | Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30), three days per week
Setting: LTC - Nursing Home (Travel - Temporary Assignment)
Overview
This travel assignment is for a Licensed Practical Nurse in a long-term care setting. The start date is 06/01/2026 for a 3-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $636 to $668, with guaranteed hours totaling 36 per week. The shift consists of 12-hour daytime hours (06:00–18:30), three days per week. Local candidates only for this assignment in the Albuquerque area.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $636–$668 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 3 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 06:00–18:30, three days per week
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Long-Term Care / Nursing Home
- Local assignment: Albuquerque area
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications and document administration and reactions in the resident’s record per the plan of care
- Monitor residents’ vital signs, assess changes in condition, and report findings to the supervising nurse promptly
- Provide basic bedside care, including hygiene, feeding assistance, mobility support, and range-of-motion activities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity, safety, and privacy
- Follow individualized care plans and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment; adhere to safety and quality standards
Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico
- Local candidate to the Albuquerque area for a local assignment
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting and perform 12-hour shifts
- Willingness to comply with facility policies and state regulations governing patient care
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment
- Local, on-site assignment with standard travel coordination through the agency
- Ongoing recruiter support and assignment coordination
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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.
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