Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 05-21-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Wednesday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (day)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care to assigned patients
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, responses, and clinical changes
- Collaborate with nurses, providers, and support staff to coordinate care
- Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and follow-up
- Maintain accurate, timely charting in the patient record
- Follow infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Mexico (required)
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain upon hire)
- Experience in long-term care or similar clinical settings preferred
- Ability to work 12+ hour day shifts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- LPN diploma or vocational nursing certificate
- High school diploma or GED
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and basic nursing procedures
- Medication administration and documentation
- Familiarity with electronic health records and accurate charting
- Infection control practices and safety protocols
- Time management and prioritization during busy shifts
- Effective communication with patients, families, and care teams
Benefits
- Flexible per-diem schedule so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
- Supportive team that values your clinical skills and your voice
- Licensure assistance and help navigating credentialing
- Opportunities to grow clinically and professionally within the facility
- A workplace that prioritizes patient-centered care and teamwork
- Access to training and continuing education resources
- A schedule that helps maintain work-life balance
- Meaningful work where your contributions make a visible difference
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Licensed Practical Nurse? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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