Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Healthforce; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

Credentialing support

Recruiter support

Assignment support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an LPN for a long term care travel assignment in Belen, NM. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 12-week contract with guaranteed hours. The shift is 3x12-hour days from 06:30 to 18:30 in a skilled nursing facility.

You must hold an active NM LPN license and CPR/BLS, be willing to travel, and pass background checks. Weekly pay ranges from $930 to $967 for 36 guaranteed hours, with onboarding and ongoing recruiter support.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing in New Mexico.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to perform 12-hour shifts in a long-term care setting.
• Willingness to travel for a 12-week assignment.
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a long-term care setting, with assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders, monitor for adverse effects.
• Monitor vitals and patient status; escalate as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure infection control adherence.
• Assist residents with daily living activities; coordinate with team.
• Participate in care planning, education, and QA activities.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Travel readiness

12-hour shifts

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN license (New Mexico)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care travel assignment in Belen, New Mexico. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 12-week contract with guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour days (06:30–18:30) in a skilled nursing facility setting. Weekly pay ranges from $930 to $967, with 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $930-$967 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:30–18:30)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (long-term care)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to residents in a long-term care setting, including assessments and daily nursing duties
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring for adverse effects
• Monitor vital signs and changes in patient status; escal… to the supervising RN or physician as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in resident records; ensure safety and adherence to infection control protocols
• Assist residents with activities of daily living; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet care goals
• Participate in care planning, education of residents and families, and quality assurance activities

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing in New Mexico
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to perform 12-hour shifts in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting
• Willingness to travel and commit to a 12-week travel assignment
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screen

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours
• Competitive weekly pay
• Travel assignment onboarding and credentialing support
• 24/7 recruiter and assignment support
• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment