Step into a purpose-driven role as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Long-Term Care and bring compassionate, patient-centered care to residents who rely on your expertise every day. This travel opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, launches on 02/09/2026 and runs for multiple weeks, offering a dynamic cadence that keeps you clinically sharp while allowing you to build lasting relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary care teams. In this vibrant city tucked beside the Sandia Mountains, you’ll experience a mix of cultural warmth, sunlit days, and the unmistakable spirit of the Southwest. Beyond the immediate care you provide, you’ll also have the chance to explore the state’s beautiful landscapes—from desert vistas to outdoor adventures and historic pueblos—making each assignment as enriching outside the facility as it is inside.

Location Benefits: Working in Albuquerque means joining a community known for its welcoming atmosphere, rich arts, and outdoor access. You’ll enjoy a balance of urban amenities and a gateway to nature, with sunny skies, a mild climate, and easy proximity to hiking, biking, and scenic drives. The city’s affordable cost of living and diverse neighborhoods create an inviting backdrop for your professional life. Additionally, this role offers the flexibility to work at various facilities across the U.S., expanding your experience and professional network while you contribute your LPN expertise to long-term care settings that value dignity, comfort, and high-quality care. The opportunity to rotate through different sites means you’ll gain exposure to diverse care models, electronic health record systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration that strengthens your clinical skills and career versatility.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: As an LPN in Long-Term Care, you’ll administer medications under supervision, monitor patient status, perform routine wound care and dressing changes, manage vital signs, and assist with activities of daily living. You’ll participate in writing and updating care plans, document observations accurately, and report changes to the supervising RN. You’ll support residents’ safety, comfort, and quality of life, collaborate with families, and advocate for residents’ preferences and rights. You’ll help with mobility, feeding, and rehabilitation activities, while adhering to infection control protocols and state regulations.
- Professional growth: This role is designed to sharpen geriatric nursing competencies and expand your scope within long-term care. You’ll have opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and potential pathway to advanced certifications in gerontology or wound care. Our program supports ongoing education and skill-building to help you advance toward senior LPN or charge nurse responsibilities, with guidance from experienced supervisors and access to continuing education resources.
- Competitive benefits and incentives: Expect a competitive compensation range of weekly pay between $859 and $929, reflecting your experience and performance. The assignment includes a sign-on bonus and housing assistance to alleviate relocation logistics. We also support extension opportunities, allowing you to continue contributing your expertise beyond the initial term if you and the facility agree.
- Comprehensive support: Our dedicated travel team provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians. From housing coordination and credentialing to on-call assistance and site-specific onboarding, you’ll have a reliable partner at every step. You’ll also benefit from a robust network of colleagues across the country, ready to share best practices and problem-solve together to keep you safe, supported, and successful on the road.
- Location and travel advantages: In addition to Albuquerque’s appealing environment, you’ll have access to the broader regional and national travel opportunities, enabling you to broaden your clinical exposure, connect with a diverse patient population, and build a versatile resume that highlights adaptability, empathy, and resilience.

Company Values: We are committed to empowering our staff by prioritizing career advancement, supportive supervision, and a collaborative work culture. The organization champions personal growth, recognizes the essential impact of compassionate care, and fosters an environment where every clinician’s voice is heard. When you join, you become part of a community that values continuous improvement, ethical care, and work-life balance as essential components of professional success.

Call to Action: If you’re an LPN with a heart for long-term care and a desire to broaden your horizons while making a meaningful difference, apply today. This is your opportunity to join a company that respects your expertise, celebrates your development, and supports your path to achieving your professional goals. Embrace the chance to grow, travel, and impact lives—begin your journey with us and help shape the future of geriatric care.

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.
Guaranteed Hours: 0.0

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