Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Sandia Ridge Center
Mid Level
Introduction
Step into a meaningful, fast-paced nursing role as a Licensed Practical Nurse serving residents in Long-Term Care. This travel assignment centers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, placing you at the frontline of daily living support and clinical care where your hands, your clinical judgment, and your compassion make a tangible difference. As you monitor residents’ health, administer medications per plan, perform routine assessments, assist with activities of daily living, manage wounds, and help implement preventive care, you’ll collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and family members to tailor care plans that honor each resident’s goals and dignity. Your contribution will shape daily life for seniors, enhance comfort and safety, and support families during trying times. This opportunity starts on December 7, 2025, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a competitive weekly compensation in the $830–$875 range. You’ll join a national travel team that prioritizes your expertise and your well-being, providing the professional camaraderie and resources that help you thrive. Albuquerque’s unique charm and New Mexico’s stunning landscapes accompany your professional journey, offering a backdrop that inspires resilience and renewal. From the moment you step into this role, you’ll see how your skills translate into meaningful outcomes for residents and their communities. Separate from the clinical duties, you’ll experience the beauty of the state—arid deserts, layered sandstone, mesas, and a vibrant cultural scene that makes every assignment a discovery.
Location Benefits
Working in Albuquerque means embracing a city that blends modern amenities with outdoor adventure and a welcoming community atmosphere. You’ll have access to diverse neighborhoods, historic sites, and a thriving arts scene, all within reach after shifts. The surrounding landscape invites hiking, mountain views, and weekend explorations that recharge you as you care for others. Albuquerque serves as a hub for healthcare innovation, with skilled facilities that value teamwork, learning, and patient-focused care. For those who enjoy exploring beyond a single site, our travel program offers opportunities across the United States, allowing you to broaden your experience in various long-term care settings while maintaining a stable schedule and guaranteed hours. The versatility of settings—urban facilities, suburban campuses, and regional partner sites—provides exposure to different resident populations, care protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll benefit from a support network that helps you navigate transitions between sites, manage travel logistics, and balance professional and personal life on the road. The local climate—lots of sunny days, mild winters, and engaging cultural events—supports a healthy, active lifestyle between shifts, helping you bring energy, empathy, and focus to every patient interaction.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As an LPN in long-term care, your core responsibilities include assessing residents’ health status, administering medications and treatments per care plans, documenting changes accurately, and communicating daily with the care team to adjust plans as needed. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, monitor fall risks, perform routine wound care, reinforce infection prevention practices, and participate in the ongoing development of individualized care plans. You’ll have opportunities to deepen expertise in geriatrics, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and care coordination, elevating your practice and expanding your professional horizon. The role emphasizes collaborative practice with RNs, physicians, and therapists to optimize outcomes and elevate residents’ quality of life.
We offer a compelling benefits package designed to recognize your expertise and support your career trajectory:
- Competitive weekly pay in the range of $830–$875, commensurate with experience and facility needs.
- An attractive new-hire bonus and potential performance extensions, reinforcing your value to the team and your opportunities to grow within the program.
- Housing assistance or housing stipends to ease relocation and travel comfort while you focus on patient care.
- Extension opportunities across multiple facilities and locations, enabling you to broaden clinical exposure, refine skills, and build a robust professional portfolio.
- 24/7 comprehensive support from our dedicated traveling nurse team, ensuring you have assistance with clinical questions, lodging arrangements, credentialing, and day-to-day travel logistics—no matter where your assignment takes you.
- Robust mentorship and ongoing education credits, helping you advance within long-term care and prepare for future specialty certifications.
- A structured orientation and access to best-practice resources, standard protocols, and safety training aligned with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Company Values
Our organization is committed to empowering staff through mentorship, continuous learning, and a culture that prioritizes patient- and employee-centric care. We invest in career advancement, offering pathways to increased responsibility, specialty training, and leadership opportunities within long-term care. We foster a supportive work environment where your voice matters, collaboration is encouraged, and well-being is a core priority. By pairing clinical autonomy with dependable teamwork, we create a framework where you can grow professionally while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents and their families.
Call to Action
If you’re a dedicated LPN who wants to amplify impact in long-term care, seize this exciting opportunity to join a travel program that values your contribution and supports your professional development. Apply now to begin a journey that blends meaningful resident care, state-wide beauty, and nationwide exploration, all while staying grounded in Albuquerque’s vibrant community. Your experience, empathy, and expertise can shape the futures of residents and their families—let’s shape yours as well.
Note on Compensation and Scheduling
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary by facility and assignment. Final compensation packages, including guaranteed hours, will be confirmed during the hiring process. Assignment start date is December 7, 2025, with duration measured in weeks and extension opportunities available based on performance and program needs. This description reflects the role as part of a broader travel program designed to recruit, train, and retain compassionate LPNs in long-term care.
Step into a meaningful, fast-paced nursing role as a Licensed Practical Nurse serving residents in Long-Term Care. This travel assignment centers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, placing you at the frontline of daily living support and clinical care where your hands, your clinical judgment, and your compassion make a tangible difference. As you monitor residents’ health, administer medications per plan, perform routine assessments, assist with activities of daily living, manage wounds, and help implement preventive care, you’ll collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and family members to tailor care plans that honor each resident’s goals and dignity. Your contribution will shape daily life for seniors, enhance comfort and safety, and support families during trying times. This opportunity starts on December 7, 2025, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a competitive weekly compensation in the $830–$875 range. You’ll join a national travel team that prioritizes your expertise and your well-being, providing the professional camaraderie and resources that help you thrive. Albuquerque’s unique charm and New Mexico’s stunning landscapes accompany your professional journey, offering a backdrop that inspires resilience and renewal. From the moment you step into this role, you’ll see how your skills translate into meaningful outcomes for residents and their communities. Separate from the clinical duties, you’ll experience the beauty of the state—arid deserts, layered sandstone, mesas, and a vibrant cultural scene that makes every assignment a discovery.
Location Benefits
Working in Albuquerque means embracing a city that blends modern amenities with outdoor adventure and a welcoming community atmosphere. You’ll have access to diverse neighborhoods, historic sites, and a thriving arts scene, all within reach after shifts. The surrounding landscape invites hiking, mountain views, and weekend explorations that recharge you as you care for others. Albuquerque serves as a hub for healthcare innovation, with skilled facilities that value teamwork, learning, and patient-focused care. For those who enjoy exploring beyond a single site, our travel program offers opportunities across the United States, allowing you to broaden your experience in various long-term care settings while maintaining a stable schedule and guaranteed hours. The versatility of settings—urban facilities, suburban campuses, and regional partner sites—provides exposure to different resident populations, care protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll benefit from a support network that helps you navigate transitions between sites, manage travel logistics, and balance professional and personal life on the road. The local climate—lots of sunny days, mild winters, and engaging cultural events—supports a healthy, active lifestyle between shifts, helping you bring energy, empathy, and focus to every patient interaction.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As an LPN in long-term care, your core responsibilities include assessing residents’ health status, administering medications and treatments per care plans, documenting changes accurately, and communicating daily with the care team to adjust plans as needed. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, monitor fall risks, perform routine wound care, reinforce infection prevention practices, and participate in the ongoing development of individualized care plans. You’ll have opportunities to deepen expertise in geriatrics, chronic disease management, palliative care principles, and care coordination, elevating your practice and expanding your professional horizon. The role emphasizes collaborative practice with RNs, physicians, and therapists to optimize outcomes and elevate residents’ quality of life.
We offer a compelling benefits package designed to recognize your expertise and support your career trajectory:
- Competitive weekly pay in the range of $830–$875, commensurate with experience and facility needs.
- An attractive new-hire bonus and potential performance extensions, reinforcing your value to the team and your opportunities to grow within the program.
- Housing assistance or housing stipends to ease relocation and travel comfort while you focus on patient care.
- Extension opportunities across multiple facilities and locations, enabling you to broaden clinical exposure, refine skills, and build a robust professional portfolio.
- 24/7 comprehensive support from our dedicated traveling nurse team, ensuring you have assistance with clinical questions, lodging arrangements, credentialing, and day-to-day travel logistics—no matter where your assignment takes you.
- Robust mentorship and ongoing education credits, helping you advance within long-term care and prepare for future specialty certifications.
- A structured orientation and access to best-practice resources, standard protocols, and safety training aligned with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Company Values
Our organization is committed to empowering staff through mentorship, continuous learning, and a culture that prioritizes patient- and employee-centric care. We invest in career advancement, offering pathways to increased responsibility, specialty training, and leadership opportunities within long-term care. We foster a supportive work environment where your voice matters, collaboration is encouraged, and well-being is a core priority. By pairing clinical autonomy with dependable teamwork, we create a framework where you can grow professionally while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents and their families.
Call to Action
If you’re a dedicated LPN who wants to amplify impact in long-term care, seize this exciting opportunity to join a travel program that values your contribution and supports your professional development. Apply now to begin a journey that blends meaningful resident care, state-wide beauty, and nationwide exploration, all while staying grounded in Albuquerque’s vibrant community. Your experience, empathy, and expertise can shape the futures of residents and their families—let’s shape yours as well.
Note on Compensation and Scheduling
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary by facility and assignment. Final compensation packages, including guaranteed hours, will be confirmed during the hiring process. Assignment start date is December 7, 2025, with duration measured in weeks and extension opportunities available based on performance and program needs. This description reflects the role as part of a broader travel program designed to recruit, train, and retain compassionate LPNs in long-term care.
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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
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