TRAVEL CHARGE NURSE - RN/LPN/LVN

Job Description

Job Description

Help us become the #1 nursing home provider and premier employer in the Las Vegas community!

Are you a compassionate, dependable nurse who is ready for your next opportunity? La Vida Buena Healthcare is looking for a FANTASTIC Charge Nurse like YOU to join our TEAM!

We are looking for nurses who want to make a difference, support their team, and provide exceptional care to our residents.

Job Title: Travel Charge Nurse – RN/LPN/LVN
Job Type: Travel – Full-Time
Contract: 13 weeks, with possible renewal
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Available Shifts:

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico

Benefits: Contract employees are exempt from benefits.

WHY JOIN LA VIDA BUENA?

At La Vida Buena Healthcare , we are more than a nursing home, we are a community.

We are committed to providing high-quality care to our residents while creating an environment where our staff can feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

We are actively working to build a stronger culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and respect.

What does success in Long-Term Care look like?

YOU!

If you are someone who:

✔️ Wants a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact on someone's life
✔️ Leads with compassion and respect
✔️ Can remain dependable and committed when things get challenging
✔️ Believes in teamwork, camaraderie, and helping your coworkers
✔️ Takes pride in providing quality care to residents

We want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Charge Nurse, you will provide nursing care within your scope of practice while serving as a clinical resource and leader for the nursing team during your shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring delivery of high-quality care, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during your supervisory shift.

• Serving as a resource to nursing staff regarding the quality and delivery of resident care.

• Providing direct resident care when needed.

• Administering medications and treatments timely and according to facility policy.

• Receiving, transcribing, and carrying out physician orders as permitted by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Effectively managing nursing personnel during your shift.

• Helping limit unnecessary overtime and agency utilization.

• Monitoring the work performance of nursing staff to ensure unit standards of care are maintained.

• Conducting regular staff meetings on your shift and communicating important updates to the DON.

• Promoting a safe, respectful, and team-oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program or an approved Registered Nursing program.

• Current RN, LPN, or LVN license in the state of practice, as applicable.

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

• Current BLS/CPR certification.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and members of the nursing team.

Multi-state licensees are welcome to apply!

READY FOR YOUR NEXT 13-WEEK ADVENTURE?

If you're looking for a travel opportunity where your experience, leadership, and compassion can make a real difference, we want to meet you!

Come join the La Vida Buena Healthcare team and help us build a stronger future for our residents and our staff.

Apply today and become part of our team!