Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Albuquerque, NM
Contracted
Las Palomas Ctr
Mid Level
Step into a rewarding role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Long-Term Care, stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where your hands-on care sustains dignity and improves daily life for residents who rely on compassionate, skilled nursing. This multi-week assignment begins January 30, 2026, and offers ongoing opportunities for extension across a network of facilities that value experience, empathy, and clinical excellence. Picture yourself making a measurable difference every day, refining competencies in geriatric fundamentals, medication administration, restorative nursing, and compassionate care planning, all within a supportive, mission-driven team that prioritizes your growth and well-being.
New Mexico’s landscapes provide a vibrant backdrop for your professional journey. From the sunlit mesas to the rugged beauty of the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque blends urban energy with southwestern charm. Old Town’s adobe architecture, seasonal festivals, and easy access to outdoor adventures create a quality of life that complements a demanding, fulfilling career. You’ll enjoy a cost of living that supports balance between work and home, plus ample opportunities to explore stunning nearby destinations such as Santa Fe’s cultural richness, Taos’ alpine scenery, Carlsbad Caverns, and the otherworldly beauty of White Sands. For those who crave variety, this program also provides the appeal of working across multiple locations within the United States, expanding clinical exposure while keeping the same trusted team behind you.
Location benefits extend beyond Albuquerque. For nurses who seek broader horizons, this role offers the opportunity to work in diverse facilities nationwide through a consistent network that prioritizes your adaptability and professional development. You can experience care in busy urban centers with fast-paced interdisciplinary collaboration or in intimate community settings that emphasize holistic, resident-centered approaches. Each assignment helps you sharpen assessment skills, refine care planning, enhance documentation accuracy, and build strong communication channels with physicians, therapists, social workers, and families. Traveling with confidence is part of the package, thanks to dedicated, round-the-clock support and streamlined onboarding that keeps you focused on the residents you serve.
Role specifics and benefits: As an LPN in long-term care, you’ll provide essential daily living assistance, administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform routine and focused assessments, and contribute to individualized care plans. You’ll collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and social services to address chronic conditions, cognitive changes, mobility limitations, wound care needs, palliative goals, and transitional care events. Your responsibilities include practicing safe medication administration, maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records, ensuring fall prevention strategies, upholding infection control standards, and supporting restorative nursing goals that promote independence and dignity. The position offers robust professional growth: potential for specialty certification support, geriatrics-focused coaching, leadership development tracks, and opportunities to mentor fellow LPNs and aides. You’ll be encouraged to expand your scope through continuing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a culture of evidence-based practice and resident advocacy.
Benefits are competitive and designed around your life as a traveling clinician. You’ll earn a weekly pay of $949-$987, with additional opportunities such as a completion bonus and housing assistance to ease transition and housing logistics during assignments. Extension opportunities are available, allowing you to continue serving residents while expanding your professional portfolio and network within the organization. You’ll receive comprehensive, 24/7 support from the company as you travel, ensuring access to guidance, resource coordination, and operational help whenever you need it. The assignment is multi-week with flexible arrangements, and while guaranteed hours are not specified, the program emphasizes consistency, reliability, and fair scheduling across the nationwide network. Please note that hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company values center on empowering nursing professionals to grow, learn, and lead with confidence. Our culture champions career advancement, ongoing mentorship, and a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is respected and your voice is heard. We invest in your professional journey—from comprehensive onboarding to ongoing development and coaching—so you can deliver compassionate, high-quality care and cultivate resilience in a demanding field. You’ll join a team that celebrates your dedication and helps you balance your personal and professional aspirations while making a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.
If you’re ready to bring relief, dignity, and steady, skilled care to residents while exploring new places and expanding your clinical repertoire, this is the opportunity you’ve been seeking. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution and is committed to your professional development every step of the way. Start date is January 30, 2026, with a multi-week assignment and potential extensions, within a national network that respects your expertise and your life beyond the facility.
Note: 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’s landscapes provide a vibrant backdrop for your professional journey. From the sunlit mesas to the rugged beauty of the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque blends urban energy with southwestern charm. Old Town’s adobe architecture, seasonal festivals, and easy access to outdoor adventures create a quality of life that complements a demanding, fulfilling career. You’ll enjoy a cost of living that supports balance between work and home, plus ample opportunities to explore stunning nearby destinations such as Santa Fe’s cultural richness, Taos’ alpine scenery, Carlsbad Caverns, and the otherworldly beauty of White Sands. For those who crave variety, this program also provides the appeal of working across multiple locations within the United States, expanding clinical exposure while keeping the same trusted team behind you.
Location benefits extend beyond Albuquerque. For nurses who seek broader horizons, this role offers the opportunity to work in diverse facilities nationwide through a consistent network that prioritizes your adaptability and professional development. You can experience care in busy urban centers with fast-paced interdisciplinary collaboration or in intimate community settings that emphasize holistic, resident-centered approaches. Each assignment helps you sharpen assessment skills, refine care planning, enhance documentation accuracy, and build strong communication channels with physicians, therapists, social workers, and families. Traveling with confidence is part of the package, thanks to dedicated, round-the-clock support and streamlined onboarding that keeps you focused on the residents you serve.
Role specifics and benefits: As an LPN in long-term care, you’ll provide essential daily living assistance, administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform routine and focused assessments, and contribute to individualized care plans. You’ll collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and social services to address chronic conditions, cognitive changes, mobility limitations, wound care needs, palliative goals, and transitional care events. Your responsibilities include practicing safe medication administration, maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records, ensuring fall prevention strategies, upholding infection control standards, and supporting restorative nursing goals that promote independence and dignity. The position offers robust professional growth: potential for specialty certification support, geriatrics-focused coaching, leadership development tracks, and opportunities to mentor fellow LPNs and aides. You’ll be encouraged to expand your scope through continuing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a culture of evidence-based practice and resident advocacy.
Benefits are competitive and designed around your life as a traveling clinician. You’ll earn a weekly pay of $949-$987, with additional opportunities such as a completion bonus and housing assistance to ease transition and housing logistics during assignments. Extension opportunities are available, allowing you to continue serving residents while expanding your professional portfolio and network within the organization. You’ll receive comprehensive, 24/7 support from the company as you travel, ensuring access to guidance, resource coordination, and operational help whenever you need it. The assignment is multi-week with flexible arrangements, and while guaranteed hours are not specified, the program emphasizes consistency, reliability, and fair scheduling across the nationwide network. Please note that hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company values center on empowering nursing professionals to grow, learn, and lead with confidence. Our culture champions career advancement, ongoing mentorship, and a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is respected and your voice is heard. We invest in your professional journey—from comprehensive onboarding to ongoing development and coaching—so you can deliver compassionate, high-quality care and cultivate resilience in a demanding field. You’ll join a team that celebrates your dedication and helps you balance your personal and professional aspirations while making a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.
If you’re ready to bring relief, dignity, and steady, skilled care to residents while exploring new places and expanding your clinical repertoire, this is the opportunity you’ve been seeking. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution and is committed to your professional development every step of the way. Start date is January 30, 2026, with a multi-week assignment and potential extensions, within a national network that respects your expertise and your life beyond the facility.
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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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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