Locum | Critical Care NP/PA - Albuquerque NM

Pay: $110.00-120.00 per hour

Assignment Length:

• Initial 6-month contract
  
• Potential to extend
  

Start Date: January 19, 2026

Openings: 2

Details:

• Needing one 7 on/7 off provider and one PRN provider
  
• 7 on/7 off, 7:00p-7:00a
  
• PRN coverage as needed
  
• 44-bed ICU
  
• Level II trauma center
  
• EMR: EPIC
  
• Credentialing: 90 days
  

Requirements:

• Active New Mexico licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
  
• Minimum 1-year Critical Care experience
  

• 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
  

• 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)
  
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

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])
  
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in New Mexico
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

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
  

• 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.