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Silver City, New Mexico

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care - Silver City, New Mexico (US) | Start 10/05/2026 | 13-week travel assignment | $904-$964 per week | 36 guaranteed hours per week | 3x12-hour shifts | LTC - Nursing Home. This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
3x12-⁠hour days · 12-⁠hour shifts · rotating schedule Shift: 3x12-hour days 3x12-hour shifts Local candidates only; rotating schedule.36 hours a week
Unit and setting
long-term care nursing home · Long Term Care Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to long-term care residents per licensed practice standardslong-term care residents
License
LPN license Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New MexicoLicensed Practical Nurse license
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 5, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Practical Nurse license Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico Check your license
Also asks
ability to work in long-term care with rotating 12-hour shifts Ability to work in a long-term care setting with rotating, 12-hour shifts
Also asks
strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
Also asks
capacity to work onsite in designated location Capacity to work onsite in the designated location and adhere to regulatory and facility policies

Preferred

Also asks
local candidate Setting: Long-term care nursing home; local candidate preferred

What it pays

Pay reviews
final compensation packages and confirmed hours discussed during hiring process

Benefits

  • Benefitsdedicated recruiter support throughout the assignmentDedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
  • Benefitsassignment onboarding and credentialing assistanceAssignment onboarding and credentialing assistance
  • Benefits24/7 travel and clinical support line24/7 travel and clinical support line
  • Benefitsguaranteed hours as part of the contractGuaranteed hours as part of the contract
  • Benefitsextension opportunities for continued placementExtension opportunities for continued placement
  • Benefitsassignment-specific guidance and resourcesAssignment-specific guidance and resources to help you succeed

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide direct nursing care to long-term care residents Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to long-term care residents per licensed practice standards
Day to day
administer medications and treatments and monitor responses Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor and document patient responses
Day to day
conduct assessments, monitor vital signs, and report changes Conduct regular assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes in condition
Day to day
collaborate with interdisciplinary team on care plans Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust individualized care plans
Day to day
assist residents with ADLs and supervise nursing assistants Assist residents with activities of daily living; supervise and support nursing assistants as needed
Day to day
maintain documentation and uphold infection prevention protocols Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold infection prevention and safety protocols
Guaranteed hours
36 guaranteed hours per week
Start
10/05/2026 Start date: 10/05/2026
Details
onsite work required

The workplace

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Staffing partner
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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 orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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 — Silver City, New Mexico (US) | Start 10/05/2026 | 13-week travel assignment | $904-$964 per week | 36 guaranteed hours per week | 3x12-hour shifts | LTC - Nursing Home. Local candidates only; rotating schedule.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $904-$964 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12-hour days
  • Start date: 10/05/2026
  • Setting: Long-term care nursing home; local candidate preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to long-term care residents per licensed practice standards
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; monitor and document patient responses
  • Conduct regular assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes in condition
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust individualized care plans
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living; supervise and support nursing assistants as needed
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold infection prevention and safety protocols

Requirements

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico
  • Ability to work in a long-term care setting with rotating, 12-hour shifts
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
  • Capacity to work onsite in the designated location and adhere to regulatory and facility policies

Benefits and Support

  • Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
  • Assignment onboarding and credentialing assistance
  • 24/7 travel and clinical support line
  • Guaranteed hours as part of the contract
  • Extension opportunities for continued placement
  • Assignment-specific guidance and resources to help you succeed

Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore additional open roles, you can view other opportunities available at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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. iKU0XdXmEf

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