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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

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This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Aug 19

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
LPN licenseActive LPN license in New Mexico.
Term
9 weeks · starts Sep 1, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Active LPN license in New Mexico. Check your license
Also asks
Ability to work the listed shift (nights) and meet guaranteed 36 hours per week.
Also asks
9-week travel assignment with a start date of 09/01/2026; local-only orientation with Tue/Thu start dates.
Also asks
U. S. work authorization and ability to work in a fast-paced care environment.

Preferred

Experience
Prior long-term care experience preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Travel reimbursement

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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) is sought for a travel assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 9-week engagement starts on 09/01/2026, with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 3x12 night shift (18:00–06:30). Weekly pay ranges from $916 to $992 per week. The setting is long-term care nursing, and this is a travel - temporary assignment. Local-only placement with orientation start dates on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $916-$992 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
  • Contract duration: 9 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12 Nights (18:00–06:30)
  • Start date: 09/01/2026
  • Facility/work setting: LTC - Nursing Home
  • Travel - temporary assignment
  • Local-only orientation: Tue/Thu start dates

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care per plan of care for residents in a long-term care setting.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; document accurately in the chart.
  • Monitor resident status, assess changes, and promptly report findings to the care team.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and rehabilitation exercises as ordered.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and update care plans as needed.
  • Maintain safety, infection prevention, and adherence to regulatory and facility policies; support wound care and device management as assigned.

Requirements

  • Active LPN license in New Mexico.
  • Ability to work the listed shift (nights) and meet guaranteed 36 hours per week.
  • 9-week travel assignment with a start date of 09/01/2026; local-only orientation with Tue/Thu start dates.
  • Prior long-term care experience preferred.
  • U. S. work authorization and ability to work in a fast-paced care environment.

Benefits and Support

  • Benefits and assignment support information is not listed in this posting.

Find more opportunities If you’re exploring other openings, apply for additional travel nursing roles and more at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: 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. ww3TTkeCGX

What's around it?

In Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,463/mo
Household income
$73,482/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Santa Fe, NM

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