Travel Registered Nurse LTAC Job
Healthforce
Albuquerque, NM
RN
Posted Jun 30
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- LTAC
- Contract
- 8 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- 8 weeks · starts Jul 5, 2026 · Travel
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Overview Registered Nurse – LTAC travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Start date: July 5, 2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $901-$918 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with long-term acute care responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $901-$918 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
Read the full posting
- Start date: July 5, 2026
- Setting: LTAC-focused skilled nursing environment in Albuquerque, NM
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in a long-term acute care setting, including initial assessments and ongoing condition monitoring.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, manage IV therapy and wound care as applicable.
- Monitor patient status, identify changes, respond to emergent situations, and escalate concerns to the medical team promptly.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized care plans; document assessments, progress notes, and care metrics.
- Support safe patient handling, infection control, and device management (e.g., lines, tubes) per facility policy.
- Educate residents and families on care plans, discharge planning, and post-acute needs to promote understanding and engagement.
Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in good standing; eligibility to practice in New Mexico or holding a multi-state license as appropriate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience in long-term care, LTAC, or acute care/step-down settings preferred.
- Nursing degree from an accredited program (ADN or BSN).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary LTAC environment and adapt to a 3x12-hour day shift schedule.
- Willingness to undergo required background check and drug screening.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing travel and recruitment support throughout the assignment
- Opportunities for extension based on performance and facility needs
Find more opportunities If this opening isn’t a perfect match, you can explore additional travel nursing opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC 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.
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. k5OuZtEXe8
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Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in good standing; eligibility to practice in New Mexico or holding a multi-state license as appropriate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience in long-term care, LTAC, or acute care/step-down settings preferred.
- Nursing degree from an accredited program (ADN or BSN).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary LTAC environment and adapt to a 3x12-hour day shift schedule.
- Willingness to undergo required background check and drug screening.
Place
- City
- Albuquerque, NM
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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