Take a vital role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care where your compassion anchors the daily lives of residents and your clinical skill shapes their comfort and this contracted opportunity in Belen New Mexico youll deliver patient-centered care under the guidance of experienced RNs and LPN supervisors driving quality outcomes across a spectrum of chronic and acute needs. From accurately administering medications and monitoring changes in condition to assisting with activities of daily living wound care and charting youll be at the heart of a team that values dignity independence and meaningful connections. Embrace the chance to impact families support aging adults in familiar surroundings and grow into leadership capabilities through hands-on practice mentorship and ongoing learning in a welcoming community-driven environment. NMs sunlit landscapes friendly neighborhoods and rich cultural heritage create a backdrop where professional achievement and personal well-being intersect. Imagine starting February 1 2026 with a weeks-long assignment in the picturesque town of Belen offering you meaningful work in a state famed for its sunsets open skies and natural wonders while you discover the charm of this close-knit community. Hours are assigned weekly with no guaranteed minimum (Guaranteed Hours: 0.0) giving you flexibility within a supportive framework.
Working in Belen places you in a warm affordable setting with access to outdoor recreation historic sites and a growing healthcare community. Youll enjoy close proximity to Albuquerques amenities while soaking in the desert beauty and river valley surroundings that define New Mexico living. For clinicians who love exploring this program also provides opportunities to work in assorted locations across the U.S. expanding your professional footprint and exposing you to diverse LTC settingsranging from family-oriented facilities in small towns to high-volume campuses in urban centers. The arrangement supports flexible scheduling seasonal travel and the chance to build a robust resume with a broad network of facilities all while maintaining the consistency of core nursing practices you deliver every day. Youll experience a culture that blends welcoming communities with opportunities to grow learn and contribute to the well-being of residents who bring life and history to every shift.
Your responsibilities will include comprehensive direct patient care: monitoring vitals administering medications assisting with activities of daily living wound care specimen collection and contributing to care plans under supervision. Youll perform accurate documentation in electronic medical records report changes in condition promptly and collaborate with RNs therapists and social workers to ensure a holistic approach to each residents Long-Term Care continuity matters; youll help residents maintain independence while preventing complications such as falls dehydration malnutrition or infection. The role also offers professional growth: exposure to geriatrics memory care strategies endoflife comfort measures and pathways to leadlevel responsibilities as you demonstrate reliability clinical judgment and compassionate addition to competitive weekly pay of 834-870 youll have access to a signon bonus housing assistance to ease relocation or housing costs and opportunities to extend assignments or move into longer-term placements based on performance and facility needs. Youll be supported with a dedicated travel coordinator credentialing help orientation and ongoing clinical mentorship. A 24/7 support network remains available while youre traveling with the company ensuring you always have expert guidance rapid issue resolution and connection to your local leadership whenever you need it. The combination of structured support and autonomy in your daily practice enables you to build confidence refine clinical skills and contribute meaningfully to residents quality of life.
Our company is built on empowering staffvaluing your expertise encouraging career advancement and cultivating a culture of respect safety and teamwork. We invest in your success by providing resources for continued learning leadership development and a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Whether youre coordinating with families mentoring nursing assistants or advocating for residents rights youll find a workplace that respects your voice and your professional goals. Youll join a network of like-minded clinicians who share a commitment to compassionate care safe practice and community impact.
Ready to embark on a rewarding journey that blends clinical excellence with the warm spirit of New Mexico Apply now to join our Long-Term Care LPN team in Belen with opportunities to travel to other locations across the U.S. guided by a firm that values your dedication and supports your growth every step of the way. Begin February 1 2026 for a weeks-long assignment that can extend and experience competitive compensation housing support and a pathway to advanced opportunities within a collaborative patient-centered environment. Your next chapter in compassionate skilled care starts here.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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