Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 12-week travel assignment in Silver City, NM. The role is in a long-term care setting with rotating 12-hour shifts (3x12s) and guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Start date is 10/12/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $897 to $966, reflecting local travel staffing rates. NM license or eligibility, CPR/BLS, and geriatric experience are preferred to deliver quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in NM or eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program (LPN diploma).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule in a long-term care setting.
• 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in geriatric or long-term care.
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor residents per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Provide basic nursing care, including vital signs, injections, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living
• Document care provided and changes in residents’ condition clearly and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans
• Identify and report changes in residents’ status, responding promptly to any safety concerns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment for residents and families

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

LPN license (New Mexico)

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse needed for a travel assignment in a long-term care setting. Specialty: Long Term Care. Location: Silver City, New Mexico. Start date: 10/12/2026. Duration: 12 weeks. Weekly pay: $897-$966 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour shifts. Setting: LTC/Nursing Home. This assignment is local-candidate friendly and features a rotating schedule.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $897-$966 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Long-term care (LTC) - Nursing Home in Silver City, NM
• Local candidates only (as noted in the assignment details)

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor residents per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Provide basic nursing care, including vital signs, injections, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living
• Document care provided and changes in residents’ condition clearly and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans
• Identify and report changes in residents’ status, responding promptly to any safety concerns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment for residents and families

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico or eligibility for licensure by endorsement
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program (LPN diploma)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule in a long-term care setting
• 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in geriatric or long-term care
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screen

Benefits and Support

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