Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

12-week contract

Local candidates only

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 12-week travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Work 3x12-hour day shifts from 06:00 to 18:30, with guaranteed 36 hours per week in a skilled nursing facility. The start date is 10/23/2026, and local candidates are preferred.

This assignment offers staffing support through the Employing Organization. Candidates must hold NM LPN license, CPR/BLS, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of assignment (New Mexico) or as required for local practice, in good standing
• CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a skilled nursing facility environment
• Local candidates only; ability to work in the Albuquerque area
• US work authorization

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and overall condition; promptly report significant changes to the supervising nurse
• Document care provided in the medical record and support interdisciplinary team communication
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care to maintain dignity and comfort
• Support the care planning process by contributing observations and implementing plan-of-care tasks under supervision

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse needed for a travel temporary assignment in long-term care. This role is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a 12-week contract starting 10/23/2026. Work a 3x12-hour day shift (06:00–18:30) with guaranteed 36 hours per week in a skilled nursing facility setting. Weekly pay ranges from $736 to $777 per week. This is a local-only assignment, and the position is intended for candidates able to work in the stated location.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $736-$777 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30)
• Start date: 10/23/2026
• Local candidates only

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and overall condition; promptly report significant changes to the supervising nurse
• Document care provided in the medical record and support interdisciplinary team communication
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care to maintain dignity and comfort
• Support the care planning process by contributing observations and implementing plan-of-care tasks under supervision

Requirements

• Active LPN license in the state of assignment (New Mexico) or as required for local practice, in good standing
• CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a skilled nursing facility environment
• Local candidates only; ability to work in the Albuquerque area
• US work authorization

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours during the assignment
• 12-week contract duration
• Local candidate requirement to align with assignment scope
• Ongoing staffing and scheduling support through the employment organization