Start Date: January 5, 2026

Assignment Length:

• Initial 6-month contract
  
• Potential to extend
  

Openings: 1

Details:

• Outpatient Clinic coverage
  
• Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
  
• Average 18 PPD
  
• EMR: NextGen
  
• Credentialing: 60 days
  

Compensation: $105.00-115.00 per hour
Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
  
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
  
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
  
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
  

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
  
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
  
• Time management skills to manage a patient workload efficiently
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
  

Requirements

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in New Mexico
  
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP )
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
  
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
  

Benefits Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.