Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support

24/7 recruiter

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a travel assignment in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The position is in a skilled nursing facility, offering a 3x12 night schedule and 36 guaranteed hours per week over a 16-week contract, starting 11/03/2026.

Weekly pay ranges from $986 to $1,075, with potential extension opportunities and dedicated recruiter support. Final compensation and hours will be discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in New Mexico.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program (LPN diploma).
• Prior long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work nights on a 3x12 shift.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable with electronic charting.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policy.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and changes in condition, report findings promptly.
• Provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Document care in residents' charts and update care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement plans.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Long-term care

Vital signs

Electronic charting

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

Electronic charting systems

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care in Bloomfield, New Mexico. This travel temporary assignment starts 11/03/2026 and runs for 16 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $986 to $1,075 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is nights on a 3x12 schedule in a skilled nursing facility.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $986-$1,075 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12
• Start date: 11/03/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility policy
• Monitor residents’ vital signs, assess changes in condition, and report findings promptly
• Provide basic nursing care and assist with activities of daily living to support comfort and safety
• Document care provided in the resident’s chart and contribute to updating care plans as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement plans and address changes in residents’ needs
• Maintain infection control standards, ensure safety, and respond to call lights and emergencies as appropriate

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Mexico
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program (LPN diploma)
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Ability to work nights on a 3x12 shift schedule
• Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable with electronic charting
• Able to pass required background check and drug screen

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing
• Extension opportunities

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.