Begin your next chapter as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in Long-Term Care, delivering person-centered nursing care that empowers residents to maintain dignity, comfort, and independence. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this role invites you to make a tangible difference in the lives of aging and chronically ill patients, collaborating with a compassionate team to create safer days and brighter moments. Your expertise will guide care plans, monitor progress, and support families as they navigate complex health journeys. Beyond the walls of a single facility, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to diverse communities across the United States, expanding your clinical horizons while staying rooted in the core values of empathy, respect, and professional excellence. Imagine the balance of a warm, sunlit desert landscape, the resilient culture of New Mexico, and the freedom to explore new settings—each assignment strengthening your skills and renewing your passion for long-term care.

Location Benefits:
Working in Albuquerque blends vibrant city life with access to breathtaking nature. You’ll enjoy a climate with abundant sunshine, a relatively moderate winter, and a welcoming community that values heritage, cuisine, and outdoor recreation. Albuquerque offers affordable living, approachable commuting, and a growing healthcare ecosystem that supports skilled nursing and geriatric services. For travel-minded professionals, the opportunity to serve in multiple locations across the U.S. means exposure to diverse care models, patient populations, and facility cultures, all while benefiting from a structured support system designed for traveling clinicians. In whichever setting you serve, you’ll be part of a network that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and professional development, with resources to help you acclimate quickly and thrive in new teams.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide high-quality LPN care in long-term care environments, including medication administration under protocols, routine assessments, monitoring vital signs, wound care, hydration and nutrition support, and timely documentation. Assist with activities of daily living, implement care plans under supervision, recognize changes in condition, report to the RN, and participate in rounds and interdisciplinary planning. Support fall prevention, infection control, and safety protocols, while maintaining compliance with state and facility policies. Build meaningful relationships with residents and families, offering education and reassurance as needs evolve.
- Growth opportunities: Leverage specialized long-term care competencies to advance within geriatric care, dementia support, palliative considerations, and care coordination. Access ongoing training and competency development as you rotate through facilities and states, with pathways to higher responsibilities and expanded roles as you gain experience and additional certifications.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $869-$933, with the potential for performance-based boosts and stipends where applicable. Benefit from a sign-on style incentive where offered, housing assistance to ease transition between assignments, and extension opportunities to continue your impact with the same site or across other locations.
- Comprehensive support: Receive dedicated, 24/7 support from a traveling clinician team and field coordinators who are readily available to assist with housing, orientation, device setup, scheduling, and any on-site needs. Access robust travel and nursing administration support throughout each assignment to ensure smooth onboarding, credentialing, and ongoing success.
- Scheduling and flexibility: Work assignments structured for weeks-long engagements with the option to extend or rotate to new sites, aligning with personal and professional goals. Start dates and duration are coordinated through the placement team, with attention to continuity of care and resident stability.
- Practical advantages: Benefit from a structured onboarding process, access to resources for safe travel, and guidance on navigating licensure requirements across states when applicable. While hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary, you will receive clear, transparent communication on final compensation and guaranteed hours during the hiring process.

Company Values:
Our company is built on empowering caregivers to advance their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe in recognizing the expertise of LPNs, investing in continuous learning, and fostering teamwork that uplifts residents, families, and colleagues. You’ll be part of a culture that honors compassion, integrity, and a commitment to quality care, with leadership that champions professional development, work-life balance, and a respectful, collaborative workplace where your contributions matter every day.

Call to Action:
If you’re a dedicated LPN ready to apply geriatric nursing skills in a dynamic long-term care setting, seize this opportunity to grow, travel, and make a lasting imprint on resident lives. Apply now to join a team that values your clinical judgment, your compassion, and your ambition. Begin your journey in Albuquerque with the potential to experience diverse facilities across the country, all while receiving strong support, meaningful benefits, and clear pathways for advancement. Start date 12/01/2025; assignments span weeks with flexible extension options, designed to fit your career goals and lifestyle. Your next chapter in long-term care awaits—bring your expertise, your empathy, and your drive to make a difference.

Note: 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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So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique travel nursing jobs. TLC Nursing has the best and the highest paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.
At TLC Nursing, we're not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing?
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

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