Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Job

Overview
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN specialty | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
Start date: 04/01/2026 for approximately 14 weeks
Weekly pay: $884-$925 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00–06:30)
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
This travel - temporary assignment is a local-only opportunity for candidates located near Rio Rancho, NM.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $884-$925 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 18:00–06:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 04/01/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment
- Local candidates only

Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as delegated, document in the resident record, and monitor for adverse effects.
- Perform routine nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes to supervising RN.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and personal care.
- Support wound care, pressures injury prevention, and basic diagnostic procedures per facility protocol.
- Collaborate with the health care team to update care plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain infection control practices, proper use of equipment, and a safe, clean care environment.
- Respond to call lights, assist with transfers, and ensure resident safety during night duty.

Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Mexico or eligible for NM licensure (or applicable compact licensure).
- Graduation from an approved LPN program (diploma or equivalent).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience as an LPN in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
- Ability to work night shift (18:00–06:30) and meet the demands of a 3x12-hour schedule.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to work in the Rio Rancho area.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruitment and assignment support throughout the travel period
- Credentialing and onboarding guidance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing coordination for scheduling, housing considerations where applicable, and travel logistics
- Access to resources and support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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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