LPN – Night Shift in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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You'll work night shifts on a 15-week travel assignment in a rehab/clinical care setting in Albuquerque, NM. This role comes through Talented Medical Solutions, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with a 30-⁠minute meal break · Nights Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (30-minute meal break)36 guaranteed hours per week
Unit and setting: rehabilitation/clinical care setting · Rehab a 15-week travel assignment in a rehabilitation/clinical care setting in Albuquerque, NM
License: LPN licenseActive New Mexico LPN license
Term: 15 weeks · Travel

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License: Active New Mexico LPN license Check your license
Certification: BLS certification BLS certification (AHA preferred)
Also asks: Strong communication and patient-centered care skills
Also asks: Able to work nights and weekends Ability to work night shifts and weekends (Sun, Mon, Sat)

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Certification: BLS from the AHA
Experience: 1 year of LPN experience Minimum 1 year of LPN experience preferred

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The role and schedule

Day to day: Direct patient care under RN/physician supervision Provide direct patient care under RN/physician supervision
Day to day: Medications and treatments per care plans Administer medications and treatments per care plans
Day to day: Patient comfort and rehab support Assist with patient comfort and rehabilitation support
Hours stated: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (30-minute meal break)
Weekends: Works Sundays, Mondays and Saturdays
Guaranteed hours: Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Details: 15-week contract Contract Length: 15 Weeks

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Job Title: Travel LPN – Night Shift
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (30-minute meal break)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 15 Weeks
Order Reason: New Opening

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 15-week travel assignment in a rehabilitation/clinical care setting in Albuquerque, NM. This position involves providing high-quality patient care during night shifts and supporting patient recovery and wellness in a structured healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN/physician supervision

Administer medications and treatments per care plans

Monitor and document patient status and report changes

Assist with patient comfort and rehabilitation support

Maintain accurate medical records and compliance with facility protocols

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Requirements

Active New Mexico LPN license

BLS certification (AHA preferred)

Minimum 1 year of LPN experience preferred

Strong communication and patient-centered care skills

Ability to work night shifts and weekends (Sun, Mon, Sat)

If you are a compassionate LPN looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply today to learn more! Submit your updated resume to p.soriano@talentedmedicalsolutions.com or call/text (520) 762-6168

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What's around it?

In Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,145/mo
Household income: $68,317/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Albuquerque, NM

NeighborhoodsNob Hill, beside the University of New Mexico, is the walkable pick for students and young professionals—Route 66 dining, a mix of historic homes, modern apartments, and condos. Uptown is the value-and-commute play, with Coronado Center shopping and fast I-40/I-25 access. The Northeast Heights and Academy area offer quiet foothill streets, Sandia trailheads, and a practical base for Kirtland AFB and Sandia labs without crossing the Rio Grande at rush hour. Downtown and EDo skew nightlife, breweries, and the Rail Runner depot; safer suburban edges include Sandia Heights, Tanoan, Four Hills Village, North Albuquerque Acres, Ventana Ranch, Bear Canyon, and Seven Bar North, while North Valley, Taylor Ranch, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Placitas give more space and a quieter feel.

Nob Hill, beside the University of New Mexico, is the walkable pick for students and young professionals—Route 66 dining, a mix of historic homes, modern apartments, and condos. Uptown is the value-and-commute play, with Coronado Center shopping and fast I-40/I-25 access.

The Northeast Heights and Academy area offer quiet foothill streets, Sandia trailheads, and a practical base for Kirtland AFB and Sandia labs without crossing the Rio Grande at rush hour. Downtown and EDo skew nightlife, breweries, and the Rail Runner depot; safer suburban edges include Sandia Heights, Tanoan, Four Hills Village, North Albuquerque Acres, Ventana Ranch, Bear Canyon, and Seven Bar North, while North Valley, Taylor Ranch, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Placitas give more space and a quieter feel.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: cubesmart.com Source 2: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundTypical drives run about 19.5–21 minutes citywide, below the national average; 83.8% of commuters drive and only 1.4% use transit, so a car is the default. ABQ Ride buses and the Rail Runner commuter train (Downtown depot) cover main corridors, but most people still use I-40 and I-25. Healthcare is a major local sector and the University of New Mexico is a top employer; Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories sit on the east/southeast side, which is why lab and base workers favor the Northeast Heights so they never cross the Rio Grande at rush hour. Property crime is mostly vehicle break-ins, so a garage or gated lot is worth real money.

Typical drives run about 19.5–21 minutes citywide, below the national average; 83.8% of commuters drive and only 1.4% use transit, so a car is the default. ABQ Ride buses and the Rail Runner commuter train (Downtown depot) cover main corridors, but most people still use I-40 and I-25. Healthcare is a major local sector and the University of New Mexico is a top employer; Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories sit on the east/southeast side, which is why lab and base workers favor the Northeast Heights so they never cross the Rio Grande at rush hour.

Property crime is mostly vehicle break-ins, so a garage or gated lot is worth real money.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: cubesmart.com

OutdoorsThe Sandia Mountains shape daily life: hike the La Luz Trail to the crest, ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, or ski the peak in winter. The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs 16 miles (nearly 18 on some maps) along the Rio Grande through cottonwoods past Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Nature Center; Bear Canyon Arroyo Open Space and other Sandia-foothill trails sit within about 20 minutes of most of the city. Petroglyph National Monument’s Rinconada Canyon Trail, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and day trips to Tent Rocks, the Turquoise Trail, and Valles Caldera National Preserve fill weekends. Balloon season peaks at the October International Balloon Fiesta; Rainbow Ryders offer flights, and the ABQ BioPark Zoo sits along the river.

The Sandia Mountains shape daily life: hike the La Luz Trail to the crest, ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, or ski the peak in winter. The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs 16 miles (nearly 18 on some maps) along the Rio Grande through cottonwoods past Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Nature Center; Bear Canyon Arroyo Open Space and other Sandia-foothill trails sit within about 20 minutes of most of the city.

Petroglyph National Monument’s Rinconada Canyon Trail, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and day trips to Tent Rocks, the Turquoise Trail, and Valles Caldera National Preserve fill weekends. Balloon season peaks at the October International Balloon Fiesta; Rainbow Ryders offer flights, and the ABQ BioPark Zoo sits along the river.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitalbuquerque.org Source 2: newmexicomagazine.org Source 3: newmexico.org Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Living in Albuquerque

Albuquerque sits in the high desert under the Sandia Mountains—a city of about 560,000 where UNM healthcare, Sandia Labs, and Kirtland AFB anchor jobs and typical drives run about 20 minutes. What sets it apart is pueblo-and-Hispano food culture, 300-plus days of sun, and weekends that start on the Paseo del Bosque along the Rio Grande and end on La Luz Trail or the Sandia Peak tram. Nurses near UNM often choose walkable Nob Hill; those tied to Kirtland or Sandia pick the Northeast Heights to avoid crossing the river at rush hour. Tradeoffs are real: violent crime runs above the national average and is highly block-specific—pull the city crime map before signing—plus car dependence, spring dust winds, and drought. In return: green chile, Balloon Fiesta, and a slower neighborly pace.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 2: cubesmart.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: newmexico.org Source 6: newmexicomagazine.org Source 7: thehonestlocal.com

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