Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Belen, NM
Contracted
Belen Meadows Center
Mid Level
Step into a role where every moment with residents truly matters. As a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Long-Term Care in Belen, New Mexico, you’ll be at the heart of compassionate, patient‑centered care that supports independence, comfort, and dignity for aging and chronically ill individuals. This travel assignment blends hands‑on clinical leadership with the flexibility to work in diverse locations across the United States, expanding your expertise while making a tangible difference in people’s lives. The assignment begins on 03/11/2026 and runs for weeks, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly compensation ranges from $1,441 to $1,535, reflecting your skills, reliability, and the essential role you play in promoting safe, compassionate care in long‑term settings. In addition to competitive pay, you may be eligible for a signing bonus, plus comprehensive housing assistance designed to ensure you’re comfortably settled so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care from day one. You’ll join a team that values your clinical judgment, your bedside manner, and your commitment to supporting residents and their families through every stage of care.
Nestled in the desert highlands, Belen offers a gateway to the beauty of New Mexico. While you’re on assignment, you’ll experience the warmth of a welcoming community and enjoy access to the state’s extraordinary landscapes—from the glow of sunset over arid mesas to the rugged charm of nearby Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Just beyond the facility, you’ll find opportunities for outdoor exploration, cultural treasures, and the distinctive allure of New Mexican life. Separately, the opportunity to work in various locations across the United States means you can savor different regional experiences, from mountains to plains, deserts to rivers, all while building a versatile portfolio of long‑term care practices. This balance of local warmth and national mobility makes this role uniquely enriching—and keeps your professional growth continually advancing.
In this role, you’ll deliver essential long‑term care nursing to residents who rely on skilled assessment, compassionate supervision, and precise care planning. Your responsibilities will include performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications and treatments, wound care, and catheter/venous access management as appropriate, monitoring vital signs, documenting progress notes, and contributing to individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs, physicians, social workers, and therapy teams. You’ll support daily living activities, implement mobility and rehabilitation goals, educate residents and families about health maintenance, and participate in care transitions to preserve continuity of care. You’ll have the chance to expand your clinical proficiency through rotations, mentorship, and ongoing education within a supportive network that emphasizes evidence‑based practice, safety, and patient dignity. The role also offers the potential for contract extensions, enabling you to deepen expertise within long‑term care while continuing to explore new communities and settings. You will receive robust, 24/7 support from leadership and a dedicated travel team to smooth every step of the journey, from onboarding to housing logistics and beyond.
Our company is built on a foundation of empowerment, opportunity, and a genuinely supportive culture. We are devoted to helping you advance your career in long‑term care through structured mentorship, clear pathways for progression, and ongoing access to resources that strengthen both clinical and leadership skills. You’ll find an environment that values your voice, recognizes your impact, and prioritizes your well‑being—because we know that when you feel supported, your best care follows. The emphasis on professional development means you’ll have opportunities to take on expanded responsibilities, pursue specialty certifications, and benefit from collaborative teams that value interdisciplinary learning. With compassionate leadership, transparent communication, and a commitment to work‑life balance, our organization is focused on helping you grow while delivering exceptional resident care.
If you’re ready to bring warmth, expertise, and resilience to a dynamic long‑term care setting, this is your moment. Apply now to embark on a travel nursing journey that respects your contributions and accelerates your professional development. This opportunity is more than a job—it’s a pathway to meaningful impact, diverse experiences, and a community that supports your growth as a clinician and as a person. Start date 03/11/2026, with weeks of assignment, guaranteed 36 hours per week, and a weekly pay range of $1,441–$1,535, plus bonus possibilities and housing support. Ready to make a difference while exploring new places? Join us and help shape the future of compassionate long‑term care. Note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Nestled in the desert highlands, Belen offers a gateway to the beauty of New Mexico. While you’re on assignment, you’ll experience the warmth of a welcoming community and enjoy access to the state’s extraordinary landscapes—from the glow of sunset over arid mesas to the rugged charm of nearby Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Just beyond the facility, you’ll find opportunities for outdoor exploration, cultural treasures, and the distinctive allure of New Mexican life. Separately, the opportunity to work in various locations across the United States means you can savor different regional experiences, from mountains to plains, deserts to rivers, all while building a versatile portfolio of long‑term care practices. This balance of local warmth and national mobility makes this role uniquely enriching—and keeps your professional growth continually advancing.
In this role, you’ll deliver essential long‑term care nursing to residents who rely on skilled assessment, compassionate supervision, and precise care planning. Your responsibilities will include performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications and treatments, wound care, and catheter/venous access management as appropriate, monitoring vital signs, documenting progress notes, and contributing to individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs, physicians, social workers, and therapy teams. You’ll support daily living activities, implement mobility and rehabilitation goals, educate residents and families about health maintenance, and participate in care transitions to preserve continuity of care. You’ll have the chance to expand your clinical proficiency through rotations, mentorship, and ongoing education within a supportive network that emphasizes evidence‑based practice, safety, and patient dignity. The role also offers the potential for contract extensions, enabling you to deepen expertise within long‑term care while continuing to explore new communities and settings. You will receive robust, 24/7 support from leadership and a dedicated travel team to smooth every step of the journey, from onboarding to housing logistics and beyond.
Our company is built on a foundation of empowerment, opportunity, and a genuinely supportive culture. We are devoted to helping you advance your career in long‑term care through structured mentorship, clear pathways for progression, and ongoing access to resources that strengthen both clinical and leadership skills. You’ll find an environment that values your voice, recognizes your impact, and prioritizes your well‑being—because we know that when you feel supported, your best care follows. The emphasis on professional development means you’ll have opportunities to take on expanded responsibilities, pursue specialty certifications, and benefit from collaborative teams that value interdisciplinary learning. With compassionate leadership, transparent communication, and a commitment to work‑life balance, our organization is focused on helping you grow while delivering exceptional resident care.
If you’re ready to bring warmth, expertise, and resilience to a dynamic long‑term care setting, this is your moment. Apply now to embark on a travel nursing journey that respects your contributions and accelerates your professional development. This opportunity is more than a job—it’s a pathway to meaningful impact, diverse experiences, and a community that supports your growth as a clinician and as a person. Start date 03/11/2026, with weeks of assignment, guaranteed 36 hours per week, and a weekly pay range of $1,441–$1,535, plus bonus possibilities and housing support. Ready to make a difference while exploring new places? Join us and help shape the future of compassionate long‑term care. Note: 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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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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