Contract Positions in New Mexico (10)
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San Pedro, New Mexico
CRNA Locum Tenens Opening in North-Central NM
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Locum Tenens CRNA Role in North-Central NM · Ongoing Coverage
Santa Fe, New Mexico
NP / Family Practice / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Locums FNP Job in New Mexico Job
Omega, New Mexico
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity in Southwestern NM | Call Required
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Locum Tenens · New Mexico-213267
Espanola, New Mexico
Locum CRNA Opportunity – New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
CRNA · $340K Base Compensation up to $60K in Bonuses with 17 Weeks Off
Ranchito, New Mexico
CRNA: OB & Regional Anesthesia, 2/2 Schedule
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Contract Tips
- •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies for protection
- •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
- •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
- •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities
Why Contract?
Contract pay is quoted hourly and trades off benefits and tenure. Compare the full package against a permanent offer.
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
Contract roles come as agency W-2 or 1099. The structure decides who handles taxes, malpractice, and benefits, so confirm it first.
Hiring in New Mexico
Contract Careers in New Mexico
Who is hiring
10 listings in New Mexico come from 7 employers. Medicus Healthcare Solutions has the most, with 3.
- Medicus Healthcare Solutions3 listings
- CCI Anesthesia2 listings
- All Star Healthcare Solutions1 listing
- AMN Healthcare1 listing
- Delta Locum Tenens1 listing
- Hayman Daugherty Associates1 listing
- The Delta Companies.1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 7 cities, led by Las Cruces (3), Santa Fe (2) and Alamogordo (1).
How these roles are set up
All 10 are on site.
Posted pay
Across 8 listings from 6 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $116K. The middle half of those listings fall between $79K and $172K.
- 25th percentile$79K
- Median$116K
- 75th percentile$172K
Licensure and practice rules in New Mexico
AANP classifies New Mexico as a full practice state. New Mexico grants full practice authority to NPs.
New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by New Mexico.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Contract NP Jobs in New Mexico FAQ
How many Contract NP jobs are open in New Mexico?
10 listings in New Mexico come from 7 employers. Medicus Healthcare Solutions has the most, with 3. 10 of these 10 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 13, 2026.
What do Contract NP jobs in New Mexico pay?
Across 8 listings from 6 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $116K. The middle half of those listings fall between $79K and $172K.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in New Mexico?
New Mexico grants full practice authority to NPs. The New Mexico Board of Nursing publishes the current rule, including any requirement that applies to newly licensed NPs.
Is New Mexico part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including New Mexico.