Embark on a fulfilling journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Long-Term Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel opportunity invites you to bring warmth, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care to residents who rely on steady, compassionate support. Beginning on 01/09/2026 for a multi-week engagement, you’ll deliver hands-on nursing care, monitor chronic conditions, administer medications, perform wound care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain dignity, comfort, and independence for residents. This role is more than a routine checklist; it’s a chance to mentor aides, advocate for families, and shape care plans that honor each resident’s values and goals. You’ll experience the satisfaction of helping people thrive in their daily lives, even in challenging times, while growing your own practice and professional confidence in a supportive network.

Location Benefits: Albuquerque’s sunny skies, rich cultural tapestry, and accessible outdoor opportunities create an invigorating backdrop for a rewarding nursing career. You’ll enjoy a city known for its vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, and top-notch dining, all while benefiting from a community-oriented environment that appreciates quality care. The area offers opportunities to balance clinical excellence with personal renewal—short drives to the Sandia Mountains, scenic desert landscapes, and easy access to trails and parks. For travel nurses, there is also the potential to work across multiple facilities in New Mexico and beyond, expanding your clinical exposure, refining adaptive communication with diverse populations, and building a broad professional network. This assignment provides competitive compensation, housing support, and the chance to explore different settings while staying close to your roots in a welcoming Southwest community.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: provide comprehensive long-term care nursing, perform collation of assessments, administer medications and treatments per plan of care, monitor vital signs and clinical changes, implement wound care and infection control, assist with activities of daily living, coordinate with physicians and case managers, document accurately in electronic health records, and engage with residents and families to reinforce dignity, comfort, and autonomy.
- Professional growth: gain advanced exposure to geriatric syndromes, care planning, palliative considerations, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The role offers pathways to expand into lead nurse positions, charge roles, or specialist topics within long-term care, supported by structured onboarding, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship from experienced clinicians.
- Financial and housing support: competitive weekly pay ranging from $1,424 to $1,510, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants, along with housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation and lodging during the assignment.
- Extension opportunities and flexibility: the contract framework supports extension options, allowing you to deepen your impact with the same facility or transition to new settings that align with your professional goals. Flexible scheduling and duration options are designed to fit your personal and professional commitments.
- Comprehensive travel support: you will receive dedicated 24/7 support while traveling with the company, including travel coordination, on-call assistance, and a nurse concierge to assist with housing, licensing, and local logistics. This unwavering support helps you stay focused on patient care while navigating new environments with confidence.

Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and advancing careers in a supportive, inclusive environment. We invest in your success through mentorship, accessible training programs, and opportunities to lead, teach, and collaborate across facilities. Respect for residents, open communication, and a team-based approach underpin every assignment, ensuring you feel valued and heard as you grow toward your long-term career goals.

Call to Action: If you are a compassionate, technically proficient LPN who thrives in a long-term care setting and is excited by the prospect of travel, Albuquerque offers a unique stage to showcase your skill and compassion while advancing professionally. Apply today to join a company that celebrates your contributions, supports your development, and helps you expand your impact across diverse care settings. Seize this opportunity to make a lasting difference in residents’ lives, while exploring new directions in your nursing journey and enjoying the distinctive charm of New Mexico.

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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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.

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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.