From 6 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 30, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a long-term care and skilled nursing building at 500 Care Lane in Aztec, not a sprawling hospital. Charge nurse work here runs on 12-hour shifts.
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Travel charge roles post at $50/hr for RNs and $45/hr for LVNs on 13-week contracts that can renew.
For travel nursesSources
New graduates are welcome and get trained into travel and charge nurse roles rather than being turned away.
For new gradsSources
You step into charge nurse work on 12-hour shifts in a long-term care and skilled nursing setting.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 6 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
New graduates welcome and will be trained for travel/charge nurse roles
Aztec Healthcare · employer research
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- Scheduling
12-hour shifts for charge nurses; travel contracts 13 weeks with possible renewal; start ASAP
Aztec Healthcare · employer research
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- Charge opportunities
Hiring charge nurses for 12-hour shifts; travel RN/LVN roles include charge responsibilities
Aztec Healthcare · employer research
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Benefits
Non-contract staff: 401(k), dental, health, life, vision. Contract and travel employees exempt from that benefits package.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Travel LVN charge nurse $45/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Travel RN charge nurse $50/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant $16-$20/hr employer-provided, Farmington NM posting
As of 2026
- Annual pay
CNA nights Glassdoor estimate $35K-$45K, Aztec NM
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Travel Nursing RN or LVN estimated $93600-$108000/year
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- Certified nursing assistantsNights 12 open
- Executive nurses & nurse administrators1 open
- Long term care1 open
Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Described as long-term care / skilled nursing facility needing charge nurses on 12-hour shifts.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: talents.vaia.comSource 2: credenzahealth.comSource 3: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Family-like culture and resident connection
- Hospitality staff described a family feel and meaningful bonds with residents and families; management and corporate praised.
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As of 2022-09-05Source: glassdoor.com- Low pay and understaffing
- Former employee cited low pay, poor communication, and insufficient staffing despite liking residents and location.
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As of 2021-03-29Source: glassdoor.com- Small facility gossip
- Small size means lots of workplace talk, offset by positive views of management.
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As of 2022-09-05Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff turnover sits near 58% overall and over 64% for RNs, and a former employee named low pay and thin staffing as the reason they left.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Aztec, NM
Aztec, New Mexico sits in the scenic Four Corners region near Farmington, home to the Aztec Ruins National Monument. This small northwestern NM community offers a quiet, close-to-nature lifestyle with high-desert landscapes and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Browse roles in Aztec- State price level · New Mexico
- 8% below the national average
- State index 92.2 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Aztec Healthcare hire new grads?
2 of 6 roles welcome new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Certified nursing assistants (2), executive nurses & nurse administrators (1) and long term care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Aztec Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Aztec Healthcare
RN/LVN Travel Nursing
$45–$50/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN/LVN
- 12-hour shifts
- Travel contract
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- 12 Hour Shifts-6:00pm-6:00am
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/aztec-healthcare-r8124
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- credenzahealth.com/jobs/169580847-travel-nursing-rn-or-lvn
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Aztec-Healthcare-E4449570-RVW68737250.htm
What nurses say · as of 2022-09-05
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Aztec-Healthcare-E4449570-RVW44710235.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021-03-29
- talents.vaia.com/companies/aztec-healthcare/travel-nursing-rn-or-lvn-23070935
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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