Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Dedicated recruiter

12-week contract extension

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 12-week travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role runs 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12-hour daytime schedule (06:00–18:30) in a long-term care nursing home setting.

Weekly pay ranges from $973 to $1012. The assignment starts 11/17/2026, with support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract and potential extension based on performance and facility needs.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico.
• Availability for daytime 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:30).
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents per care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Observe and document changes in condition and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the care team to update plans of care.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Uphold infection control practices and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

LPN license

Long-term care

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This temporary assignment runs for 12 weeks, starting 11/17/2026, with 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12-hour daytime shift schedule (06:00–18:30). The role is in a long-term care nursing home setting. Weekly pay is offered in the range of $973 to $1,012. Healthforce Healthcare LLC coordinates placement and provides assignment support.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $973–$1,012 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour daytime shifts (06:00–18:30)
• Start date: 11/17/2026
• Setting: Long-term care (LTC) nursing home

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor patient responses and side effects
• Observe and document changes in resident condition, vital signs, and treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to update plans of care and ensure continuity
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, and daily routines; ensure safety and comfort
• Uphold infection control practices, maintain accurate documentation, and maintain a clean, safe environment

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico
• Availability for daytime 12-hour shifts on a 3x12 schedule (06:00–18:30)
• Prior long-term care experience is preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to travel to Albuquerque, NM

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours and stable weekly pay
• Travel assignment support and dedicated recruiter from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Assignment-long support throughout the 12-week contract
• Opportunities for extension based on performance and facility needs