Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care, Silver City, New Mexico. This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 21
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · day shifts (6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) The shift is 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.).36 hours a week
Unit and setting
long-term care nursing home · Long Term Care Comfort working with a geriatric population and chronic care needsgeriatric population with chronic care needs
License
LPN license Active LPN license in good standing (New Mexico) or eligibility for licensure
Term
10 weeks · starts Sep 26, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
LPN licenseActive LPN license in good standing (New Mexico) or eligibility for licensureCheck your license
Also asks
ability to perform 12-hour shifts in a long-term care settingAbility to perform 12-hour shifts in a long-term care setting
Also asks
clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skillsStrong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Also asks
comfort working with a geriatric population and chronic care needsComfort working with a geriatric population and chronic care needs
Also asks
ability to collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care teamAbility to collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team
Also asks
willingness to travel for a temporary travel assignmentWillingness to travel for a temporary travel assignment
pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and final compensation packages and confirmed hours are discussed during hiring
Benefits
Benefitsdedicated recruiter and travel support during the assignmentDedicated recruiter and travel support during the assignment
Benefitsonboarding and credentialing assistanceOnboarding and credentialing assistance
Benefits24/7 support for travelers during the assignment24/7 support for travelers during the assignment
Benefitsaccess to ongoing travel opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLCAccess to ongoing travel opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC
The role and schedule
Day to day
provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care settingProvide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
Day to day
administer medications and treatments per physician ordersAdminister medications and treatments per physician orders
Day to day
monitor, document, and report patient status, vital signs, and changes to supervising RNMonitor, document, and report patient status, vital signs, and changes to the supervising RN
Day to day
assist residents with activities of daily living and mobilityAssist residents with activities of daily living and mobility
Day to day
participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team roundsParticipate in care planning and interdisciplinary team rounds
Day to day
maintain accurate documentation and ensure resident safety and comfortMaintain accurate documentation and ensure resident safety and comfort
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care, Silver City, New Mexico. This travel assignment starts on 09/26/2026 and runs for 10 weeks. You’ll earn between $878 and $939 per week, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. The shift is 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.). Setting: long-term care nursing home. This is a travel temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $878-$939 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 10 weeks
Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.)
Start date: 09/26/2026
Work setting: Long-term care nursing home
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
Monitor, document, and report patient status, vital signs, and changes to the supervising RN
Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility
Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team rounds
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure resident safety and comfort
Requirements
Active LPN license in good standing (New Mexico) or eligibility for licensure
Ability to perform 12-hour shifts in a long-term care setting
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Comfort working with a geriatric population and chronic care needs
Ability to collaborate with RNs, physicians, and the care team
Willingness to travel for a temporary travel assignment
Benefits and Support
Dedicated recruiter and travel support during the assignment
Onboarding and credentialing assistance
24/7 support for travelers during the assignment
Access to ongoing travel opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC
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.
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