Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview

This travel temporary assignment starts 08/01/2026 for 8 weeks with a pay range of $857 to $936 per week and guaranteed 36 hours per week. Work schedule is a 3x12-hour shift pattern in a LTC - Nursing Home setting. Local candidates only. Training must be completed prior to hitting the floor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, with a caseload of up to 30 residents
• Administer prescribed medications on the hall when there is no medication technician available to assist, following facility policies and nursing standards
• Monitor resident status, perform basic assessments, record vital signs, and report changes promptly to the supervising clinician
• Complete required pre-shift training and any facility-required onboarding before beginning floor duties
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, treatments, and responses, ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility requirements
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety, infection control, and continuity of care

Requirements

• Local Albuquerque candidate preferred (local assignment only)
• Ability to perform medication administration duties on the hall in the absence of a med tech
• Must complete required pre-floor training prior to starting on the floor
• Comfortable managing care for up to 30 residents and documenting care accurately
• Availability to work a 3x12-hour shift schedule in a long-term care setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support an interdisciplinary care approach

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated travel and recruitment support throughout the assignment
• Onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Access to assignment extensions based on performance and facility needs
• Continuous employer and peer support to ensure smooth assignment completion

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.