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 Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 4-day assignment in New Mexico, beginning Aug 15, 2026. This dynamic role requires you to manage a diverse patient population during 7:30a to 7:30p shifts, focusing on the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries. Key responsibilities include performing...
Location:NM
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 168-day assignment commencing Oct 7, 2026. This role involves managing a comprehensive range of neurosurgery cases within a structured schedule of 6a-6p day shifts, providing essential support to the surgical team and ensuring high-quality patient care.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an exciting 30-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New Mexico, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care as a Family Nurse Practitioner, working consistent full-day shifts from 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, ensuring continuous patient support. The successful...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are actively recruiting a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 90-day assignment with our client in New Mexico, set to begin on Jul 20, 2026. This vital role involves a consistent schedule, with shifts typically running from 8 AM to 5 PM, where you will be responsible for providing comprehensive patient care and contributing...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for our client in New Mexico, starting Jul 6, 2026, for a 20-day assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for comprehensive family nurse practitioner duties, working standard 8-5 shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive family nurse practitioner care.Manage a diverse patient...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner to begin a 168-day assignment on Oct 7, 2026. This role involves comprehensive daily shifts from 6a-6p, where you will manage all neurosurgery cases, ensuring high-quality patient care within a specialized surgical environment. Join a team committed to excellence...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
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.
