Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in New Mexico? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 84-day locum tenens nocturnist assignment in New Mexico. This position begins on Mar 9, 2026, and features a 7 on / 7 off night schedule from 7p-7a, managing the MICU and providing advanced procedures in a dynamic critical care setting.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart Date: Mar...
Location:NM
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with 8am-5pm day shifts. The ideal candidate will provide behavioral health care for children and adults in a rural health setting.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart Date: Jan...
Location:NM
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity starts on Dec 21, 2025, and involves overnight shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM as a solo practitioner within the unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and the ability to independently manage advanced...
Location:NM
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in New Mexico earn an average of $136,770 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in New Mexico. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in New Mexico are required to complete 50 hours of CE to maintain their license.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.