Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in New Mexico

We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 100-day assignment in New Mexico. This role involves flexible 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, primarily weekdays with some weekend flexibility, focusing on prescribing narcotics and overseeing patient care as the most senior provider on-site during nights.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prescribe narcotics and other necessary medications
• Serve as the most senior provider on-site during night shifts
• Conduct day-to-day assessments and intake screenings
• Manage a variety of patient cases including strep, cough, cold, warts, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer
• Address possible injuries
• Provide care for a large inmate population, including daily dosing and detox management
• Provide Suboxone prescriptions as needed

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
• EMR: Powerchart
• Required: Suboxone Certification
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: 10-25 patients per day (varies based on cases)
• LOA: 100 Days
• Staffing Mix: Working with nurses, guards, and an EMS Rapid Response Team

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities