Looking for locum tenens jobs in New Mexico? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a locum tenens provider in New Mexico? Check out our Travel Guide for Locum Tenens Jobs in New Mexico. We also have provider-specific guides to locum tenens jobs in New Mexico:
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A Hospital in New Mexico is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment starting October 1, 2025, for 126 days. This role requires a versatile surgeon comfortable with a mix of clinic, OR, and 24-hour call duties, including endoscopies, laparoscopic procedures, and emergency stabilization. The ideal candidate will be able to commit...
Location:NM
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role is designed for a dental professional proficient in extractions and dentures, starting on Aug 11, 2025. The selected candidate will be the sole provider at the facility, offering a focused and impactful service environment.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart Date:...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Experienced General Dentist needed for a 10-day locum tenens assignment at a Dental Clinic in New Mexico. Starting 07/14/2025, this position requires coverage from July 14-25, with varying daily schedules. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, responsible for general dentistry procedures with a focus on extractions and dentures. Work hours...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Barton Associates is seeking an OB/GYN physician for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity involves providing 24-hour call coverage for 25 non-consecutive days between May 1 and July 28, 2025. The physician will be responsible for managing both obstetric and gynecological cases, including routine and complicated deliveries, FHR interpretation,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Experienced Family Practice Physician needed for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This 48-day opportunity, starting 06/30/2025, involves working at a rural health primary care clinic within a hospital setting. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, with flexibility on the days worked. Each shift includes 9 hours of patient-facing...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are inviting a skilled Dentist to join us in New Mexico for a brief two-day locum tenens assignment, starting on Aug 21, 2025. The role requires expertise in General Dentistry, including extractions and dentures, with shifts spanning from early morning to evening. This position is perfect for professionals seeking to expand their experience in a...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a one-day locum tenens opportunity in New Mexico, starting on Jul 24, 2025. This role involves basic dental hygiene services, including cleaning and scaling, with occasional responsibilities such as fillings and simple extractions, primarily during regular day shifts from 9am to 5pm.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are currently seeking a qualified Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role demands a professional adept at Extractions and Dentures, offering an immediate start with a focus on delivering high-quality dental care. The assignment begins on Jun 2, 2025, and extends over a diverse range of procedures,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Neurologist for a rewarding locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Sep 1, 2025. This 96-day position, based in a clinic setting, offers a steady Monday through Thursday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm, ideal for professionals seeking a balanced work-life rhythm.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoFacility Type: ClinicStart Date: Sep...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role will commence on Jul 7, 2025, and spans 28 days. The Dentist will work Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM, specializing in general dentistry including extractions and dentures. This position requires a Dentist who is the sole provider...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens refers to healthcare providers who temporarily fill in for other clinicians or work at facilities on a short- or long-term basis. These providers (physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists, take on temporary assignments to cover staffing gaps or vacancies. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that translates to “holding one’s place.” In a modern healthcare context, the term refers to physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists who take short- or long-term assignments at a short-staffed healthcare facility (hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, doctor’s offices, and more), filling in for permanent providers who have left their position vacant.
Yes, healthcare facilities typically require locum tenens providers taking an assignment at their facility to be credentialed. At Barton Associates, our internal teams handle the credentialing processes for locum tenens providers taking an assignment—all you need to do is get your paperwork in order (such as CVs, licensing information, educational information, and references) for easy reference and we’ll handle the rest.
At Barton Associates, our recruiters proactively scour the marketplace and our own locum tenens job applications to identify highly-skilled healthcare professionals who are willing to travel for work. When we’ve vetted these providers, we begin working on obtaining state licenses for them in the states they’re willing to work, and add them to our expansive network of locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists.
When one of our clients expresses a need for staffing assistance, we find a provider in our network that has the experience, qualifications, and skills for the job and present that provider to the client. Once the client approves the provider, Barton Associates’ internal teams get to work on credentialing, arranging travel, and other key steps to ensure they’re ready to go for their assignments.
Yes, locum tenens providers who work with Barton Associates are independent contractors rather than employees of the healthcare facilities at which they practice while on assignment.
Locum tenens jobs vary in length, with some lasting a few days and others multiple months. It all depends on the staffing needs of the facility. Sometimes, locum tenens providers are extended past the duration of their original contract, and in rare cases, are taken on full-time by the facility.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all healthcare professionals who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our malpractice insurance here.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience, as well as explore a specialty to see if it’s right for you.
While some locum tenens healthcare jobs require a prerequisite amount of experience or skill set, many others do not. New graduates can also increase their chances of securing a locum tenens healthcare role with in-demand certifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your needs and skill set.
Although locum tenens work has its roots in the 1970s when American rural areas required additional physician staffing for their medically underserved populations, the industry has expanded to included healthcare providers of all types in all 50 states.
More than 85% of healthcare facilities rely on locum work, including locum nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists.
Yes! Locum tenens jobs are not directly comparable with perm jobs because permanent providers are salaried, while locum tenens are paid an hourly rate, but locum tenens providers typically out earn perm providers on an hourly basis, sometimes earning more than twice as much as their perm counterparts.
There are a variety of reasons locum tenens workers often earn more than their perm counterparts. This is partly because facilities use locum jobs to fill in urgent vacancy, often for in-demand roles, and pay competitively as a result. Variations in pay can also result from location, experience, urgency, and a long list of other variables. Check out our locum tenens salary guides to learn how much more you might earn in a locum role.
We place healthcare professionals in all 50 states. Find locum tenens jobs in New Mexico using our job board located above or choose an assignment in another state—travel expenses are covered by Barton.
This page already shows locum tenens jobs in New Mexico, but to filter by another location, select the state dropdown filter to limit locum job listings to the states of your choice. You can also connect to a recruiter who can recommend listings based on your qualifications and desired work locales.