Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist Needed in New Mexico

Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist

  • ID: 221734A
  • Updated November 2nd, 2026
Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Hospitalist
Job Type Locum Tenens
State New Mexico
Practice Setting Corporation
Start Date 1/11/2027

We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment in New Mexico. This role involves night shifts, typically 7-14 shifts per month from 7 PM to 7 AM, focusing on admissions and night cross-coverage in an inpatient setting. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care by managing an average of 6-9 night admissions, with an average night census of 80-100.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform night admissions for patients.
  • Provide night cross-coverage and occasional admissions, aiding the medical doctor team.
  • Respond to codes at the bedside as a courtesy, with the ICU primarily responsible.

Additional Information

  • Required Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
  • Other Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: No Call
  • Patients Per Day: Average Night Census: 80-100; Average Night Admits: 6-9
  • LOA: 42 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 6 Day Providers, 0 Swing Providers, 2 Night Providers

Benefits

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

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