Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This travel-focused role invites you to bring clinical excellence, warmth, and a steady hand to residents who rely on your care to maintain comfort, dignity, and independence. Starting on December 2, 2025, you’ll join a collaborative, patient-centered team where your expertise in wound care, med administration, monitoring of chronic conditions, and support with daily activities directly enhances quality of life. You’ll work within interprofessional rounds, care planning meetings, and family conferences, translating assessments into compassionate, practical actions. It’s a chance to deepen your geriatric nursing skills, celebrate small victories with each resident, and influence care delivery in a setting that values both professionalism and heart.

Las Cruces offers a welcoming blend of southwestern charm, cultural vibrancy, and outdoor beauty. You’ll enjoy warm winter days, easy access to nearby deserts and mountain vistas, and the chance to explore the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, the historic Mesilla Valley, and nearby parks and golf courses. The city provides a thriving dining scene, local art, and community events that enrich your time off. For travel professionals, this assignment is part of a broader program that opens doors to additional locations across the United States, delivering variety in clinical environments while keeping you anchored by a strong support network and consistent professional standards.

Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: deliver holistic long-term care as an LPN, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and reconciliation, wound care, ADL assistance, tube feeding and catheter care as appropriate, basic IV management where permitted, and timely documentation in electronic health records. Collaborate with RNs, physicians, social workers, and therapy teams to implement individualized care plans, recognize and report changes in patient condition, identify safety risks, prevent falls, and support infection control and quality improvement initiatives. Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, and care routines, and assist with discharge planning and transition support when needed.
- Professional growth: expand expertise in geriatric syndromes, palliative care principles, and rehabilitation-focused care. Access ongoing training opportunities, mentorship from seasoned clinicians, and potential pathways to senior nursing roles or supervisory tracks within long-term care settings. The assignment supports skill diversification across multiple facilities, enabling richer clinical experiences and enhanced resume credentials.
- Benefits that stand out: competitive weekly pay within the stated range of $1,086 to $1,140, with emphasis on transparent compensation aligned to experience and shift patterns. Housing assistance and/or a housing stipend is available to help you settle comfortably in Las Cruces or neighboring areas. Additional incentives such as referral bonuses or completion bonuses may be offered, and there are opportunities to extend contracts or transition to other short- or longer-term assignments based on performance and department needs.
- Comprehensive support: you’re never alone on the road. Our program provides 24/7 support for travel clinicians, including on-call assistance, credentialing support, and streamlined onboarding across facilities. Travel logistics, shift coordination, and access to nursing leadership are designed to minimize downtime and maximize your clinical impact.
- Scheduling and guaranteed hours: note that this assignment lists a variable hours structure with 0.0 guaranteed hours. You’ll have clear weekly schedules aligned with facility needs, and the program team works with you to optimize hours and shift patterns while respecting your preferences whenever possible.

Company values:
Our organization is built on empowering staff to grow within a supportive, family-like culture. We celebrate clinician autonomy alongside collaborative teamwork, prioritizing learning, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. By providing robust resources, flexible placement options, and a commitment to work-life balance, we create environments where nurses can develop their clinical craft, expand leadership skills, and feel valued for their contributions to residents, families, and communities.

Call to action:
If you’re a dedicated LPN ready to make a tangible difference in long-term care, apply today to join a company that places your professional development at the forefront. Bring your compassion, clinical acumen, and desire to grow into a dynamic travel role that offers meaningful assignments across the U.S., a supportive network, and competitive compensation. Start your next chapter with us in Las Cruces, New Mexico, beginning December 2, 2025, and explore the broader opportunities that come with a national program designed to elevate nursing careers while delivering compassionate resident care.

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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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.