Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care in Silver City, New Mexico. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 9-week temporary assignment. Weekly pay range: $881–$964 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: three 12-hour day shifts on a rotating schedule (06:00–18:30). Assignment setting: a long-term care facility (nursing home). Local candidates only; rotating schedule noted in assignment details.

Key Highlights

• - Weekly pay: $881-$964 per week
• - Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• - Contract duration: 9 weeks
• - Shift: rotating 12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30), three on, three off
• - Start date: 11/02/2026
• - Setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)
• - Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• - Administer prescribed medications and treatments under supervising RN; document administration promptly in the chart.
• - Monitor patient status, perform routine vital signs, and report changes to the supervising nurse.
• - Provide bedside nursing care, assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• - Assist with wound care and other routine nursing procedures within scope, following facility protocols.
• - Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and communicate care plans with the care team.
• - Support care coordination during rounds, respond to call lights, and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.

Requirements

• - Active Practical Nurse license in New Mexico (in good standing)
• - Minimum 1 year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred
• - Ability to work rotating 12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30) on a rotating schedule
• - Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• - Capability to pass background check and drug screen as part of the hiring process
• - CPR/BLS certification is commonly required for LTC settings and preferred

Benefits and Support

• - 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• - Dedicated assignment support from start to finish
• - Housing assistance options may be available
• - Extension opportunities with potential for continued placement

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.