Travel LPN - Night Shift, Long-Term Care (36h/wk)

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

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.