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 a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care in a rural health clinic, managing acute cases, chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and performing physicals and wellness visits across a diverse patient population,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client in NM for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves 8:30am-6pm shifts, managing Family Medicine cases, including appointment-based and/or walk-ins, depending on experience and clinic needs.Responsibilities and DutiesManage Family Medicine cases.Provide care for...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Dec 7, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 8 PM to 8 AM, where you will function as the most senior provider on site. Responsibilities include prescribing narcotics, managing a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from strep, coughs,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment with our client in New Mexico, starting Nov 30, 2026. This role involves managing all neurosurgery cases during 6a-6p day shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesManage all neurosurgery casesAdditional InformationBoard Certifications: Neurological Surgery, Family Nurse...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Nov 30, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7p-7a, focusing on admissions, night cross-coverage, and occasional admissions, providing essential support to the medical team within an inpatient setting.Responsibilities and DutiesHandle admissions...
Location:NM
Specialty:Hospitalist
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.
