Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care in Silver City, New Mexico. This travel assignment starts 10/16/2026 and runs for 11 weeks. Earn $894-$939 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shifts are three 12-hour day shifts, typically 06:00–18:30, in a long-term care nursing home setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $894-$939 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 11 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30)
- Start date: 10/16/2026
- Setting: Long-term care nursing home

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under supervision, aligning with individualized care plans.
- Administer prescribed medications and document administration accurately in the resident chart per physician orders and facility policy.
- Perform ongoing resident assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising clinician.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; communicate significant updates to families as appropriate.
- Maintain infection control standards, safe environment practices, and accurate, timely documentation.

Requirements
- Active LPN license in New Mexico.
- Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week (06:00–18:30) with guaranteed 36 hours per week.
- Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and comply with assignment dates.
- Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills suitable for a high-care needs population.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and stable weekly pay across the assignment.
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruitment and ongoing support throughout the engagement.
- Clear assignment duration and start date with supportive onboarding processes.
- Access to standard nursing professional resources and compliance guidance during the assignment.
- Coordination of shift coverage and scheduling to align with patient care needs.
- Ongoing safety and compliance training as required for the setting.

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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.