Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

TLC Healthforce•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Step into a meaningful opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where your hands-on care and compassionate presence directly enhance the daily lives and dignity of residents. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’ll join a dedicated team that respects expertise, promotes learning, and supports your professional trajectory. Beginning 02/02/2026 for a flexible assignment spanning several weeks, this role invites you to apply precision in medication administration, clinical assessment, and holistic resident support while continuing to grow your skills in geriatric care. Picture mornings spent partnering with residents to maintain independence, prevent decline, and nurture comfort, followed by collaborative care planning with an interdisciplinary team. New Mexico’s beauty shines in landmarks like Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands National Park, and the Sandia Mountains, inviting moments of inspiration and renewal during breaks or after shifts. Albuquerque itself offers a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor trails, and historic neighborhoods that make every shift more rewarding. Location Benefits: Working in Albuquerque combines a welcoming community with professional opportunities to expand your practice in long-term care. You’ll experience a city known for its rich Native and Hispanic heritage, warm climate, sunny days, and access to top-tier continuing education, credentialing support, and facilities that value consistent, high-quality patient care. For clinicians drawn to variety, this assignment also opens doors to positions across the United States, enabling you to rotate through different facilities and care models, broaden your clinical perspectives, and build a diverse portfolio of experiences while backed by a robust support network. Travel assignments foster resilience, cross-cultural communication, and advanced assessment skills, all within the safety net of 24/7 company support, travel coordination, and a community of peers who share your commitment to compassionate care. The opportunity to work in multiple locations means you can savor regional differences in patient populations, facility cultures, and care approaches while maintaining a dependable professional network. Role Specifics and Benefits: - Core Responsibilities: administer medications and treatments under supervision; monitor residents’ health status and vital signs; perform wound care and dressing changes when needed; assist with activities of daily living and mobility; prevent falls and promote safety; document care plans, progress notes, and updates in electronic health records; communicate changes to the nursing team and physicians; advocate for resident preferences and comfort; participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care conferences; support infection control and quality improvement initiatives; provide education to residents and families about regimen adherence and care goals. - Growth and Advancement: this specialty offers meaningful pathways to expand clinical expertise with targeted CEUs, mentorship from experienced LTC teams, and opportunities to specialize in chronic disease management, rehabilitation support, or palliative care considerations. - Benefits and Support: a competitive sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to continue the assignment if both parties agree. Comprehensive support includes 24/7 assistance, travel coordination, and ongoing on-call guidance to address urgent needs, ensuring you feel supported from first shift to last. - Work Environment: you’ll join a culture that prioritizes compassionate care, respectful mentorship, ongoing skill-building, and a shared mission to elevate resident quality of life through evidence-based practices and person-centered approaches. Company Values: Our organization is anchored in empowering its staff—prioritizing learning, career development, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment. We believe in recognizing dedication with growth opportunities, transparent leadership, and resources that help you thrive as a caregiver and professional. You’ll find a workplace that honors your expertise, listens to your ideas, and partners with you to shape a fulfilling career in long-term care nursing. Call to Action: If you’re ready to bring compassion, precision, and leadership to residents who rely on capable, caring hands, apply today. Join a company that values your contribution, supports your ambitions, and invests in your ongoing professional development. Embrace the chance to make a lasting impact in Albuquerque and beyond while exploring diverse care settings across the country. Start your journey with us and contribute to a brighter, more person-centered standard of long-term care. Notes: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

administer medications and treatments under supervision
monitor residents’ health status and vital signs
perform wound care and dressing changes when needed
assist with activities of daily living and mobility
prevent falls and promote safety
document care plans, progress notes, and updates in electronic health records
communicate changes to the nursing team and physicians
advocate for resident preferences and comfort
participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care conferences
support infection control and quality improvement initiatives
provide education to residents and families about regimen adherence and care goals