LTC | LPN

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Long-Term Care (LTC) | Locum Tenens | 12-Hour Night Shift | Santa Fe, NM 87505

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Long-Term Care in Santa Fe, NM 87505 | 14-week locum tenens travel contract | 12-hour night shift. Join a resident-centered LTC team and advance your nursing career in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Details

• Position: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens Travel Contract (Local Only)
• Facility Setting: Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
• Start Date: March 3, 2026
• End Date: June 9, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,180 – $1,240
• Openings: 1

Why This LPN Job in Santa Fe?

This locum tenens LPN long-term care role is ideal for nurses seeking stable night-shift work, experience in geriatric and skilled nursing care, and a chance to practice medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary care planning in a community-focused facility. Perfect for LPNs searching for "LPN night shift jobs," "LTC nurse positions," or "New Mexico nursing jobs."

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Licensure: Active LPN license (valid in New Mexico)
• Minimum 1 year of LPN clinical experience (Long-Term Care/LTC experience preferred)
• Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts on-site
• Strong clinical skills: medication administration, ADLs support, basic wound care
• Excellent documentation skills (EMR experience preferred) and effective communication
• Team-oriented, reliable, and patient-centered approach

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, resident-centered nursing care in an LTC setting
• Perform focused assessments and monitor resident conditions, reporting changes to charge nurse or RN
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and support mobility and safety
• Document nursing care accurately and timely in the EMR and complete shift reports
• Communicate resident needs and clinical changes to the interdisciplinary team and participate in care planning
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents, families, and staff

Preferred Skills & Keywords

• Experience with geriatric nursing, skilled nursing facility (SNF), or LTC nursing
• Familiarity with infection control, falls prevention, and pressure injury prevention
• EMR/charting experience, strong documentation and time-management skills
• Search-friendly terms: "LPN jobs Santa Fe," "Licensed Practical Nurse New Mexico," "LTC nurse night shift," "travel LPN"

Apply today to join the Long-Term Care team in Santa Fe, NM 87505. Experience Santa Fe's unique culture and scenic beauty while delivering high-quality resident care. Click to apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.