Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job
Belen, New Mexico
Staffing partner
This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Aug 28
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- ICU · Skilled Nursing
- License
- LPN licenseActive Licensed Practical Nurse license (or eligible for travel assignment)
- Term
- 15 weeks · starts Sep 10, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (or eligible for travel assignment)
- Also asks
- Ability to work the listed shift pattern (3x12-hour shifts) and maintain reliability
- Also asks
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Also asks
- Proficiency with basic computer tasks and resident documentation
- Also asks
- Willingness to comply with onboarding requirements and facility policies
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
The role and schedule
- On call
- On-call rotation
The workplace
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Original listing
Posted on Healthforce’s careers page.
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- Overview
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
- Location: Belen, New Mexico, United States
- Job Type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Start Date: 09/10/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour shifts per week (06:00–18:30)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
- Pay: $746-$769 per week
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $746-$769 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift pattern: 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 09/10/2026
- Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility in a long-term care environment
- Travel assignment within a licensed long-term care setting
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications and document administration in accordance with policy
- Monitor residents’ status, take routine vital signs, and report changes to the supervising RN
- Assist with activities of daily living and provide comfort measures to residents
- Perform standard nursing procedures within scope and collaborate with the care team
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record and contribute to care planning
- Ensure safety, infection control, and compliance with regulatory standards
Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license (or eligible for travel assignment)
- Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
- Ability to work the listed shift pattern (3x12-hour shifts) and maintain reliability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with basic computer tasks and resident documentation
- Willingness to comply with onboarding requirements and facility policies
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination to expedite start
- On-call clinical liaison for scheduling and issues
- 24/7 support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC to assist during the assignment
Find more opportunities If you’re exploring other LPN travel assignments, you can view additional openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Pay disclaimer
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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. HoIllD5wYA
What's around it?
Belen, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Household income
- $42,627/yr, all local households, not nurse pay