Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Gallup, NM
Contracted
Powerback - Red Rocks Care Center
Mid Level
Embark on a fulfilling journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, bringing compassionate, competent care to residents who depend on your steady presence, clinical skill, and warm, respectful demeanor. This role in Gallup, New Mexico, offers not only a meaningful career path but also an opportunity to impact lives daily while growing professionally within a specialty that values continuity, dignity, and patient-centered outcomes. Imagine guiding residents through daily routines, medication management, wound care, and coordinated care planning, all while partnering with a team that celebrates your expertise and dedication. Start date: 02/02/2026, with a contract that invites you to contribute your strengths and expand your LTC skill set across diverse settings. And beyond the bedside, you’ll have the chance to discover the beauty of New Mexico—the red-rock vistas, expansive blue skies, crisp high-desert air, and culturally rich communities that define this spectacular state.
New Mexico offers a uniquely appealing backdrop for your nursing career. Gallup blends Indigenous heritage with southwestern charm, where warm hospitality, vibrant arts, and stunning landscapes create an inspiring environment to work and unwind. The region’s climate, access to outdoor adventures, and affordable living can enhance your overall experience as you deliver person-centered care. Additionally, the opportunity exists to work across multiple locations in the U.S., allowing you to broaden your clinical exposure, build a diverse resume, and bring your LTC expertise to a variety of resident populations. Whether you’re drawn to the familiarity of Gallup or curious about assignments in other states, this program supports you with a robust network of sites, resources, and opportunities to enrich your professional journey.
Location benefits extend well beyond the clinical floor. In Gallup, you’ll benefit from supportive community healthcare partners, a collaborative leadership team, and access to facilities that prioritize LTC excellence. The role also opens doors to travel across the country, exposing you to varied care models, regulatory environments, and resident needs—from rural communities to larger urban campuses—while maintaining the core values of compassionate, patient-first care that define your practice. You’ll receive guidance, orientation, and ongoing mentorship designed to help you adapt quickly, integrate with local teams, and share best practices that elevate care standards wherever you work. The combination of local appeal and nationwide mobility means you can design a career path that aligns with your professional goals and personal interests.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, your core responsibilities will center on holistic, ongoing resident support. You’ll perform skilled nursing tasks under direction, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assessing changes in condition, documenting care plans, and communicating critical updates to supervising RNs and attending physicians. You’ll partner with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans, support daily living activities, manage falls prevention, assist with patient and family education, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role offers pathways for professional growth—progressing to charge nurse responsibilities, preceptor duties for new staff, or LTC program leadership as you refine assessment skills, care coordination, and evidence-based practice. You’ll have access to professional development resources, continuing education credits, and practical experiences that strengthen leadership, documentation accuracy, and clinical judgment, all while delivering the compassionate care LTC residents deserve.
Competitive benefits accompany your commitment. In addition to a weekly pay range of $1,068-$1,112, you’ll find a comprehensive package that often includes a sign-on or performance bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, and opportunities for contract extensions based on performance and site needs. The position emphasizes flexible, patient-focused scheduling with a view toward sustainable workloads and staffing support. You’ll be backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated traveler care team, ensuring you have immediate access to supervision, resources, and problem-solving assistance as you navigate new facilities, policies, and care teams. This level of continuous support ensures you feel secure and empowered whenever you’re on assignment, particularly while traveling in a new city or state.
Company values center on empowering staff to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll join an organization that prioritizes your professional development, recognizes your expertise, and fosters a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and clinical excellence. Expect mentorship, opportunities to expand scope of practice, and constructive feedback that helps you grow from assignment to assignment. The emphasis on work–life balance, respectful team dynamics, and a commitment to resident dignity reflects the core philosophy guiding every interaction, procedure, and care plan you contribute to.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in long-term care while exploring the rich landscapes and welcoming communities of New Mexico—and with the flexibility to broaden your horizons across the U.S.—this is an exciting opportunity. Apply now to join a company that values your clinical skill, honors your dedication, and supports your pursuit of career advancement through challenging, rewarding assignments. Whether you stay close to Gallup or explore new locations, you’ll be part of a network that respects your expertise and helps you grow both professionally and personally.
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.
New Mexico offers a uniquely appealing backdrop for your nursing career. Gallup blends Indigenous heritage with southwestern charm, where warm hospitality, vibrant arts, and stunning landscapes create an inspiring environment to work and unwind. The region’s climate, access to outdoor adventures, and affordable living can enhance your overall experience as you deliver person-centered care. Additionally, the opportunity exists to work across multiple locations in the U.S., allowing you to broaden your clinical exposure, build a diverse resume, and bring your LTC expertise to a variety of resident populations. Whether you’re drawn to the familiarity of Gallup or curious about assignments in other states, this program supports you with a robust network of sites, resources, and opportunities to enrich your professional journey.
Location benefits extend well beyond the clinical floor. In Gallup, you’ll benefit from supportive community healthcare partners, a collaborative leadership team, and access to facilities that prioritize LTC excellence. The role also opens doors to travel across the country, exposing you to varied care models, regulatory environments, and resident needs—from rural communities to larger urban campuses—while maintaining the core values of compassionate, patient-first care that define your practice. You’ll receive guidance, orientation, and ongoing mentorship designed to help you adapt quickly, integrate with local teams, and share best practices that elevate care standards wherever you work. The combination of local appeal and nationwide mobility means you can design a career path that aligns with your professional goals and personal interests.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, your core responsibilities will center on holistic, ongoing resident support. You’ll perform skilled nursing tasks under direction, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assessing changes in condition, documenting care plans, and communicating critical updates to supervising RNs and attending physicians. You’ll partner with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans, support daily living activities, manage falls prevention, assist with patient and family education, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role offers pathways for professional growth—progressing to charge nurse responsibilities, preceptor duties for new staff, or LTC program leadership as you refine assessment skills, care coordination, and evidence-based practice. You’ll have access to professional development resources, continuing education credits, and practical experiences that strengthen leadership, documentation accuracy, and clinical judgment, all while delivering the compassionate care LTC residents deserve.
Competitive benefits accompany your commitment. In addition to a weekly pay range of $1,068-$1,112, you’ll find a comprehensive package that often includes a sign-on or performance bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, and opportunities for contract extensions based on performance and site needs. The position emphasizes flexible, patient-focused scheduling with a view toward sustainable workloads and staffing support. You’ll be backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated traveler care team, ensuring you have immediate access to supervision, resources, and problem-solving assistance as you navigate new facilities, policies, and care teams. This level of continuous support ensures you feel secure and empowered whenever you’re on assignment, particularly while traveling in a new city or state.
Company values center on empowering staff to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll join an organization that prioritizes your professional development, recognizes your expertise, and fosters a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and clinical excellence. Expect mentorship, opportunities to expand scope of practice, and constructive feedback that helps you grow from assignment to assignment. The emphasis on work–life balance, respectful team dynamics, and a commitment to resident dignity reflects the core philosophy guiding every interaction, procedure, and care plan you contribute to.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in long-term care while exploring the rich landscapes and welcoming communities of New Mexico—and with the flexibility to broaden your horizons across the U.S.—this is an exciting opportunity. Apply now to join a company that values your clinical skill, honors your dedication, and supports your pursuit of career advancement through challenging, rewarding assignments. Whether you stay close to Gallup or explore new locations, you’ll be part of a network that respects your expertise and helps you grow both professionally and personally.
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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