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We are seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for a 30-day assignment in New Mexico, starting May 29, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services, including managing low and high-risk pregnancies, performing deliveries, c-sections, and various related procedures, with a flexible schedule offering professional balance.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join their team for a 30-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services, including managing pregnancies, performing deliveries, conducting ultrasounds, handling emergency obstetric situations, and managing...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a General Surgeon Physician for a 90-day assignment commencing Apr 30, 2026. This role involves comprehensive general and laparoscopic surgical procedures, including trauma, ventilation management, and central line insertions. Shift hours are yet to be finalized, with a potential for 7 AM to 7 AM shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Cardiology for a 120-day assignment, beginning Jun 25, 2026. This role involves a consistent Monday to Thursday 0800 - 1700 and Friday 0800 - 1200 schedule. The Physician will primarily focus on general outpatient cardiology, including reading walk-in EKGs and hospital...
Location:NM
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in New Mexico, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse range of emergency medicine cases across day or night shifts, with typical hours from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, aiming for 10-15 shifts per month.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 45-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and dedicated clinic hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive OB/GYN care, including clinic duties and managing various surgical and obstetric...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Physician for an exciting 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Jul 6, 2026. The schedule involves consistent daytime hours, typically 8a-5p, with no evening or overnight shifts. This role provides opportunities to engage in various radiology subspecialties, contribute to multidisciplinary conferences,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Nuclear Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an important 22-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Mar 22, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday 8a-5p clinic schedule, complemented by 24-hour call coverage. The Physician will manage a diverse caseload of OB and GYN patients, performing routine and complicated deliveries, office...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves clinic duties on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8a-5p, with dedicated OR days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The schedule also includes light-volume, 24-hour out-of-house call, focusing on women's wellness,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pathologist for a 107-day assignment in New Mexico, commencing Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology duties, including surgical, GI, GU, dermatopathology, hematopathology, cytology, non-GYN cytology, and grossing or cutting frozen sections. Shifts are anticipated to be from 8 AM to 5 PM.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician 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 physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in New Mexico typically earn an average of $157,930 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $221,010 a year.
Physicians in New Mexico are required to complete 75 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in New Mexico as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
