Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care | 13-Week Contract in Raton, NM

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week long-term care contract in Raton, New Mexico. Join a dedicated team caring for residents in a 25-bed long-term care and intermediate care setting. This New Mexico travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an RN who values continuity of care, collaborative practice, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural community. Raton offers a peaceful small-town lifestyle with easy access to the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of northern New Mexico.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Specialty: Long-Term Care / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: 25-bed long-term care unit
• Schedule: Rotating 36/48-hour schedule within a Saturday-through-Friday workweek
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts; day shift 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or night shift 6:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 11, 2027
• Schedule Expectations: Flexibility to work days or nights, weekends, and some holidays is required
• Work Environment: On-site; floating may be required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliated location
• Location: Raton, New Mexico

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in long-term care, intermediate care, or a comparable healthcare setting
• Active New Mexico RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• PointClickCare experience required
• Cerner electronic medical record experience required
• Strong assessment, medication administration, documentation, and resident-care skills
• Ability to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and either day or night shifts
• Ability to provide two professional references
• Must be willing to float as needed in accordance with applicable policies and standards
• Applicants residing within 100 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Long-Term Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to long-term care and intermediate care residents
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor changes in residents’ conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Develop, implement, and evaluate resident-centered plans of care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond promptly to clinical changes and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Support continuity of care during shift changes, transfers, and transitions
• Promote resident safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• Adapt to rotating assignments and support coverage needs across designated care areas

Apply now to join this long-term care nursing team and begin your next travel RN assignment in Raton, New Mexico.

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.