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Nurse Practitioner Careers – Specialty Roles in a Less Crowded Market
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
Job Summary
- 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
These openings are ideal for NPs ready to escape Colorado’s oversaturated NP scene. Specialties include:
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Why Colorado NPs Should Consider the Shift
- Neurology
- Orthopedics (with First Assist)
- Emergency Medicine
- Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Wound Care
- Urgent Care
- 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
- Master's degree or higher in Nursing
- Active or eligible NM NP license
- DEA certification (as required)
- 1–3 years of specialty experience preferred
- ER/Urgent Care or First Assist experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Adaptable to a rural care environment
- Self-starter who thrives in semi-autonomous settings
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.
Elevate Your Career
Apply for this Nurse Practitioner position and let Rio Staffing represent you to our network of esteemed healthcare clients. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you find the role that aligns with your career goals. Our direct hire services focus on placing top healthcare professionals in positions where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Start your journey with us today and take the next step toward your ideal role in healthcare.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000