Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Genesis - West Region - Rhb Ctr of Albuquerq
Mid Level
Embark on a rewarding journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Long-Term Care, anchored in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This dedicated contract position starts on 01/07/2026 and invites compassionate professionals to make a meaningful impact on residents’ daily lives, promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. In this role you’ll blend clinical skill with heartfelt communication, supporting individuals over extended care needs while becoming part of a team committed to excellence. And while you tend to important work, you’ll also have the chance to savor the beauty of New Mexico—from the glow of the Sandia Peaks to the city’s vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, and spectacular sunsets. New Mexico’s landscapes offer inspiration beyond the daily routine, with opportunities to explore Sandia Crest, Old Town charm, and easy access to Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands, enriching your professional journey with unforgettable experiences.
Location Benefits: Albuquerque serves as a welcoming base with a thriving healthcare community, modern facilities, and a community-focused approach to senior care. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment that values clinical excellence and compassionate care, along with convenient access to amenities, cultural events, and outdoor recreation. The assignment also opens the door to working at locations across the United States, expanding your professional horizons, refining your skills in diverse care settings, and connecting with multidisciplinary teams. Whether you prefer the familiarity of a steady routine or the excitement of new locations, this role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to experience the country’s varied patient populations, all while maintaining work-life balance. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll benefit from housing assistance and potential contract extensions, making it easier to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality care and building lasting professional relationships.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to residents in long-term care settings. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders. Monitor health status, perform routine assessments, document findings, and update care plans. Support activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation exercises; assist with wound care and infection control; manage device-related tasks and safety protocols; collaborate with RNs, physicians, social workers, and certified nursing assistants to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Communicate clearly with residents and families to explain care plans, progress, and any changes in condition. Uphold professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements while maintaining meticulous documentation and quality metrics.
- Professional growth: Opportunities to deepen geriatric knowledge, participate in specialty trainings, and pursue certifications that enhance patient outcomes and career advancement within long-term care. The role is designed to foster leadership skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice as you grow with the team.
- Competitive benefits: Weekly pay ranging from $823 to $880, designed to reflect experience and performance. Guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week provide predictability and stability. A signing bonus is available, along with housing assistance to ease transitions and support your relocation needs. There are extension opportunities to continue your contract if you and the facility are aligned, offering continuity for both patient care and professional development.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll have access to 24/7 support from our travel-focused team while you’re on assignment, ensuring help is available whenever you need it—whether it’s a clinical question, a scheduling concern, or a safety and logistics matter. This ongoing support is designed to let you focus on delivering compassionate care with confidence.
Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering staff through clear pathways for career advancement, ongoing education, and a supportive work environment. We believe in recognizing excellence, fostering teamwork, and encouraging autonomy within a framework of safety, respect, and accountability. You’ll join colleagues who value open communication, continuous improvement, and a culture that honors the vital role you play in improving residents’ quality of life. The environment is built to help you grow—from mentorship and skill-building to opportunities to contribute to program development and interprofessional collaboration.
Call to Action: If you’re driven by service, want to expand your expertise in long-term care, and seek a dynamic assignment with supportive back-up, apply now. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to residents’ well-being while benefiting from a stable schedule, competitive pay, and a pathway to professional growth with a company that values your contributions. Join us to shape the future of long-term care and experience the rewarding blend of clinical impact, personal development, and the vibrancy of New Mexico.
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: Albuquerque serves as a welcoming base with a thriving healthcare community, modern facilities, and a community-focused approach to senior care. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment that values clinical excellence and compassionate care, along with convenient access to amenities, cultural events, and outdoor recreation. The assignment also opens the door to working at locations across the United States, expanding your professional horizons, refining your skills in diverse care settings, and connecting with multidisciplinary teams. Whether you prefer the familiarity of a steady routine or the excitement of new locations, this role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to experience the country’s varied patient populations, all while maintaining work-life balance. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll benefit from housing assistance and potential contract extensions, making it easier to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality care and building lasting professional relationships.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to residents in long-term care settings. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders. Monitor health status, perform routine assessments, document findings, and update care plans. Support activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation exercises; assist with wound care and infection control; manage device-related tasks and safety protocols; collaborate with RNs, physicians, social workers, and certified nursing assistants to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Communicate clearly with residents and families to explain care plans, progress, and any changes in condition. Uphold professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements while maintaining meticulous documentation and quality metrics.
- Professional growth: Opportunities to deepen geriatric knowledge, participate in specialty trainings, and pursue certifications that enhance patient outcomes and career advancement within long-term care. The role is designed to foster leadership skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice as you grow with the team.
- Competitive benefits: Weekly pay ranging from $823 to $880, designed to reflect experience and performance. Guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week provide predictability and stability. A signing bonus is available, along with housing assistance to ease transitions and support your relocation needs. There are extension opportunities to continue your contract if you and the facility are aligned, offering continuity for both patient care and professional development.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll have access to 24/7 support from our travel-focused team while you’re on assignment, ensuring help is available whenever you need it—whether it’s a clinical question, a scheduling concern, or a safety and logistics matter. This ongoing support is designed to let you focus on delivering compassionate care with confidence.
Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering staff through clear pathways for career advancement, ongoing education, and a supportive work environment. We believe in recognizing excellence, fostering teamwork, and encouraging autonomy within a framework of safety, respect, and accountability. You’ll join colleagues who value open communication, continuous improvement, and a culture that honors the vital role you play in improving residents’ quality of life. The environment is built to help you grow—from mentorship and skill-building to opportunities to contribute to program development and interprofessional collaboration.
Call to Action: If you’re driven by service, want to expand your expertise in long-term care, and seek a dynamic assignment with supportive back-up, apply now. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to residents’ well-being while benefiting from a stable schedule, competitive pay, and a pathway to professional growth with a company that values your contributions. Join us to shape the future of long-term care and experience the rewarding blend of clinical impact, personal development, and the vibrancy of New Mexico.
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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