Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated travel recruiter

24/7 travel support

Credentialing and onboarding support

Assignment-specific support

Extension opportunities based on perf

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a travel assignment in Belen, New Mexico. The role runs for 10 weeks starting 12/10/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a 3x12 night shift schedule (18:00–06:30) in a Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term resident care.

The ideal candidate holds an active NM LPN license, has LTC/geriatric experience, and can navigate busy patient-focused environments while documenting care accurately.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in New Mexico.
• Able to perform 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Able to meet onboarding and credentialing requirements for travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders with accuracy.
• Monitor for changes in residents’ condition; report findings promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; support activities of daily living as assigned.
• Maintain resident safety, infection control practices, and adherence to care regulations.
• Document care activities, observations, and outcomes in the medical record with attention to detail.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (New Mexico)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care for a travel assignment in Belen, New Mexico. This position begins on 12/10/2026 and runs for 10 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,401 to $1,449 with guaranteed 36 hours. Shift is 3x12-night shifts (18:00–06:30). The work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility delivering long-term resident care.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,401–$1,449 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36
• Contract duration: 10 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 nights (evening to early morning)
• Start date: 12/10/2026
• Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility; long-term care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under supervision, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders with accuracy and safety
• Monitor for changes in residents’ condition; report findings promptly to the supervising nurse and care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; support activities of daily living as assigned
• Maintain resident safety, infection control practices, and adherence to care regulations
• Document care activities, observations, and outcomes in the medical record with attention to detail

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico
• Ability to perform 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule
• Experience in, or strong familiarity with, long-term care or geriatric nursing settings
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused long-term care environment
• Must meet any standard onboarding and credentialing requirements for a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Dedicated travel recruiter and ongoing assignment assistance
• 24/7 travel support during the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance related to the travel role
• Extension opportunities based on performance and departmental needs

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.