Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Needed in New Mexico

Physician Assistant - Hospitalist

  • ID: 221734B
  • Updated October 24th, 2026
Provider Type Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospitalist
Job Type Locum Tenens
State New Mexico
Practice Setting Corporation
Start Date 1/11/2027

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for our client in New Mexico. This 42-day assignment involves 7-14 night shifts per month, from 7 PM to 7 AM, with duties focusing on night admissions, cross-coverage, and physician support during the night shift.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage night admissions only
  • Provide night cross-coverage and occasional admission support for physicians
  • Attend codes at the bedside as a courtesy; the ICU team is responsible for running codes

Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR: Cerner
  • This role involves night shift APP coverage within a closed ICU setting
  • 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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