Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,297 to $2,497 per week in Rio Rancho, NM

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active New Mexico SLP state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and communication disorders in geriatric populations preferred.
• Comfort with documentation systems used in SNF settings preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1630.
• Work Days: Sunday through Saturday (per facility schedule).
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week.
• Candidates must have any required New Mexico caregiver account or state-required registrations prior to start.

Location Highlights

Rio Rancho, NM offers outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy reach. The city sits adjacent to Albuquerque, approximately 20 miles from Sandia Peak and the Sandia Foothills, providing hiking and mountain biking options and access to the Sandia Peak Tramway within a 30 to 40 minute drive. Rio Rancho is about a 30 to 40 minute drive from the Rio Grande waterfront and the Albuquerque Museum, offering cultural exhibits and performing arts venues. Petrified Forest National Park and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument are within a 2- to 3-hour drive for day trips, supporting an adventurous or suburban lifestyle. The area provides regional transit options via NM central routes and proximity to Albuquerque International Sunport for occasional air travel, supporting a mix of suburban living with easy urban access.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.