Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job

Step into a pivotal role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to residents who enrich our communities. This assignment in Gallup, New Mexico, offers more than bedside duties—it provides a chance to make a tangible difference in daily life, comfort, and dignity for older adults. In the high desert and sunlit landscapes of northwest New Mexico, you’ll experience a unique blend of outdoor beauty and cultural richness that inspires your care. The opportunity can also extend to working in various locations across the United States, broadening your clinical perspective while keeping you supported by a strong team and a flexible contract structure that values your expertise.

Gallup and the surrounding region offer a welcoming hub with easy access to scenic trails, dramatic red rock formations, and vibrant Native American arts and history. The landscape provides weekend adventures—hiking, photography, and starlit skies—without sacrificing the stability of a steady nursing role. For those who enjoy exploring beyond one city, this assignment can open doors to placements across the U.S., allowing you to experience different care settings, community cultures, and patient populations while maintaining guaranteed hours and consistent compensation. Working in New Mexico’s unique locations gives you the chance to learn, adapt, and grow in a supportive environment that respects your professional journey and personal well-being.

• In Long-Term Care, you’ll support residents with comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of an RN, including medication administration, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and routine assessments.
• You’ll collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members to develop and update individualized care plans, focusing on mobility, pain management, nutrition, and safety.
• The role emphasizes professional growth: opportunities to expand skills in geriatric assessments, palliative care basics, infection prevention, and care coordination; potential for leadership tasks, training new nursing assistants, and stepping into charge responsibilities as you gain experience.
• The position offers competitive compensation, including a bonus, plus housing assistance and extension opportunities.
• You’ll enjoy guaranteed hours of 36 per week, with a weekly pay range of $1,065 to $1,148, and a start date of March 1, 2026, for a length of several weeks, with chances to extend based on performance and needs.
• A robust support network is in place: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, access to travel coordinators, and full onboarding to ensure you’re never alone on assignment.