Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Gallup, NM
Contracted
Powerback - Red Rocks Care Center
Mid Level
Embark on a deeply meaningful journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care. In this role, your steady hands, clinical expertise, and compassionate communication become the cornerstone of comfort and dignity for residents who rely on you daily. This opportunity in Gallup, New Mexico places you at the heart of a close‑knit community while expanding your horizons across a broader network of care settings. Imagine collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance daily living, manage complex needs, and support families as they navigate the journey of aging with grace. From calm mornings during routine rounds to heartfelt moments with residents and their loved ones, your work will matter with every shift. For those drawn to new experiences, this assignment can be a powerful stepping stone to gaining practical wisdom in multiple locations across the United States, enriching your clinical practice and broadening your professional impact. Start Date: 03/02/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay ranges from 957 to 1,036 dollars, with 36 hours guaranteed each week.
Location benefits are an essential part of this opportunity. Gallup sits on a high desert plateau amid spectacular skies, red rock formations, and expansive vistas that invite reflection and renewal after a busy shift. The city’s warm, welcoming atmosphere blends cultural heritage with modern healthcare needs, offering meaningful interactions with residents, families, and the community you serve. Living in Gallup provides an affordable, supportive setting with easy access to outdoor recreation, scenic drives, and weekend explorations of nearby mesas and canyons. The experience here sharpens your clinical judgment, enhances communication across interdisciplinary teams, and builds lasting relationships that elevate your professional satisfaction. If you crave variety, you also have the option to be deployed to other locations across the U.S., experiencing diverse care environments—from urban facilities with advanced technologies to rural settings where your presence makes a tangible difference. Each assignment expands your skill set, deepens cultural sensitivity, and strengthens your leadership potential while enriching your personal growth.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to support your success and career trajectory. As a practitioner in Long-Term Care, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered support to residents with chronic conditions, rehabilitation needs, and end-of-life care considerations. Key responsibilities include providing compassionate daily living assistance, administering routine medications under supervision, monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in health status, and promptly communicating with the supervising clinician. You’ll contribute to the development and implementation of individualized care plans, coordinate with physicians, therapists, and social workers, and document care activities with accuracy and compliance. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, mobility, wound care, nutrition support, and fall prevention strategies, while promoting residents’ dignity, autonomy, and comfort. This role is designed for growth: you can pursue advanced certifications, take on mentoring opportunities, and collaborate on quality-improvement initiatives within the facility. Benefits that reinforce your commitment include a competitive weekly pay range of $957 to $1,036, 36 guaranteed hours per week, potential sign-on bonuses, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that reward your reliability. You’ll enjoy comprehensive support from a dedicated team that understands the travel nurse lifestyle, including 24/7 assistance and on-demand clinical and logistical guidance as you rotate through assignments. Our robust travel program provides coordinators who coordinate housing, orientation, and trouble-shooting, ensuring you never feel isolated on the road. Please note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company values focus on empowerment, professional advancement, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. Our culture centers on recognizing the essential contributions of nurses and investing in your career path. You’ll find mentorship from experienced clinicians, opportunities to take on leadership roles, and a transparent pathway to expand your scope of practice as you gain experience in Long-Term Care. The organization emphasizes continuous learning, compassionate care, and a team-based approach that respects your expertise and fosters your professional pride. We celebrate your commitment to residents, families, and colleagues, and we back it with resources that help you thrive—from orientation and standardized procedures to ongoing education and career planning conversations.
If you’re ready to elevate your nursing career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, this is your invitation. Apply now and join a company that truly values your contribution and your professional development. The path to a rewarding, steady, and impactful career in Long-Term Care starts here, in the landscapes of New Mexico and beyond. Embrace the chance to grow, explore, and serve with a team that stands beside you—today and tomorrow. Please consider this opportunity to contribute your expertise in Gallup and to unlock broader horizons through flexible assignments across the United States. Ready to begin your journey? Apply today and shape the future of compassionate care.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location benefits are an essential part of this opportunity. Gallup sits on a high desert plateau amid spectacular skies, red rock formations, and expansive vistas that invite reflection and renewal after a busy shift. The city’s warm, welcoming atmosphere blends cultural heritage with modern healthcare needs, offering meaningful interactions with residents, families, and the community you serve. Living in Gallup provides an affordable, supportive setting with easy access to outdoor recreation, scenic drives, and weekend explorations of nearby mesas and canyons. The experience here sharpens your clinical judgment, enhances communication across interdisciplinary teams, and builds lasting relationships that elevate your professional satisfaction. If you crave variety, you also have the option to be deployed to other locations across the U.S., experiencing diverse care environments—from urban facilities with advanced technologies to rural settings where your presence makes a tangible difference. Each assignment expands your skill set, deepens cultural sensitivity, and strengthens your leadership potential while enriching your personal growth.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to support your success and career trajectory. As a practitioner in Long-Term Care, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered support to residents with chronic conditions, rehabilitation needs, and end-of-life care considerations. Key responsibilities include providing compassionate daily living assistance, administering routine medications under supervision, monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in health status, and promptly communicating with the supervising clinician. You’ll contribute to the development and implementation of individualized care plans, coordinate with physicians, therapists, and social workers, and document care activities with accuracy and compliance. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, mobility, wound care, nutrition support, and fall prevention strategies, while promoting residents’ dignity, autonomy, and comfort. This role is designed for growth: you can pursue advanced certifications, take on mentoring opportunities, and collaborate on quality-improvement initiatives within the facility. Benefits that reinforce your commitment include a competitive weekly pay range of $957 to $1,036, 36 guaranteed hours per week, potential sign-on bonuses, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that reward your reliability. You’ll enjoy comprehensive support from a dedicated team that understands the travel nurse lifestyle, including 24/7 assistance and on-demand clinical and logistical guidance as you rotate through assignments. Our robust travel program provides coordinators who coordinate housing, orientation, and trouble-shooting, ensuring you never feel isolated on the road. Please note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company values focus on empowerment, professional advancement, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. Our culture centers on recognizing the essential contributions of nurses and investing in your career path. You’ll find mentorship from experienced clinicians, opportunities to take on leadership roles, and a transparent pathway to expand your scope of practice as you gain experience in Long-Term Care. The organization emphasizes continuous learning, compassionate care, and a team-based approach that respects your expertise and fosters your professional pride. We celebrate your commitment to residents, families, and colleagues, and we back it with resources that help you thrive—from orientation and standardized procedures to ongoing education and career planning conversations.
If you’re ready to elevate your nursing career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, this is your invitation. Apply now and join a company that truly values your contribution and your professional development. The path to a rewarding, steady, and impactful career in Long-Term Care starts here, in the landscapes of New Mexico and beyond. Embrace the chance to grow, explore, and serve with a team that stands beside you—today and tomorrow. Please consider this opportunity to contribute your expertise in Gallup and to unlock broader horizons through flexible assignments across the United States. Ready to begin your journey? Apply today and shape the future of compassionate care.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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