Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110K–$140K+ DOE
• Starting Bonus: Up to $10,000
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $14,000
• Shift: Primarily Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with some flexible scheduling (e.g., 3x10s, rotating weekends)
• Benefits Package:
• 29 days PTO
• CME: $3,500 + 5 days
• Full health, dental, vision Day 1
• 401K with match
• Malpractice coverage
• Licensing/DEA support
• Loan forgiveness programs availabl

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing
• Active or eligible NM NP license
• DEA certification (as required)
• 1–3+ years of specialty experience preferre

Ideal Qualifications

• ER/Urgent Care or First Assist experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Adaptable to a rural care environment
• Self-starter who thrives in semi-autonomous setting

Location: New Mexico
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Client
Our client delivers comprehensive care through multi-specialty outpatient clinics in scenic New Mexico. Nurse Practitioners enjoy autonomy, balanced schedules, and opportunities in fields including neurology, endocrinology, wound care, cardiology, urgent care, and emergency medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110K–$140K+ DOE
• Starting Bonus: Up to $10,000
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $14,000
• Shift: Primarily Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with some flexible scheduling (e.g., 3x10s, rotating weekends)
• Benefits Package:
• 29 days PTO
• CME: $3,500 + 5 days
• Full health, dental, vision Day 1
• 401K with match
• Malpractice coverage
• Licensing/DEA support
• Loan forgiveness programs available

Job Summary

These openings are ideal for NPs ready to escape Colorado’s oversaturated NP scene. Specialties include:

• Neurology
• Orthopedics (with First Assist)
• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Wound Care
• Urgent Care

Clinics operate with physician collaboration but allow for full NP autonomy and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct outpatient care in designated specialty
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients independently
• Serve in surgical support or first assist roles (if applicable)
• Educate patients on diagnosis and treatment plans
• Support acute care workflows in fast-paced departments

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing
• Active or eligible NM NP license
• DEA certification (as required)
• 1–3+ years of specialty experience preferred

Ideal Qualifications

• ER/Urgent Care or First Assist experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Adaptable to a rural care environment
• Self-starter who thrives in semi-autonomous settings

Why Colorado NPs Should Consider the Shift
With NP job postings outnumbering real offers in metro Denver, New Mexico presents a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. Lower patient ratios, less bureaucracy, and real professional growth await. Plus: housing you can afford without a bidding war.
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