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Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Albuquerque, NM
The median registered nurse pay in the Albuquerque area is $43.07 per hour ($89,590 a year), with the typical range running from $40.07 to $50.35. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Albuquerque. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Albuquerque. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albuquerque.
- $43.07median pay per hour, Albuquerque
- $40–$50typical range per hour
- 9,890registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Albuquerque
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Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse 3A
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN Cardiac PCU
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Infection Preventionist, RN
Genesis Healthcare · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN Interventional Radiology
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse
CVS Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse $2000 Sign On Bonus
CVS Health · Albuquerque, NM
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New Graduate RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN ER
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN PACU
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator, RN
Genesis Healthcare · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN OR
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse / RN ICU
Ardent Health · Albuquerque, NM
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Albuquerque, NM
The metro median is 2% above the New Mexico statewide median of $42.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 9,890 registered nurses employed in the Albuquerque metro area, 24.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.32 | $79,710 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.07 | $83,350 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.07 | $89,590 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.35 | $104,730 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.10 | $120,850 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Albuquerque ranks
- 110th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 99th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 New Mexico metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Albuquerque
- Overall prices in Albuquerque run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.07 median hour buys what $45.08 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Albuquerque paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,551
- Per year: $77,526
- Per month: $6,460
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albuquerque metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albuquerque
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $144 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Albuquerque
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Albuquerque, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Westside Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lovelace Women's Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va New Mexico Healthcare System Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Unm Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital Albuquerque, NM | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Bernalillo County
HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Bernalillo County (1 population-group, 10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM | 13 mi | $43.07/hr | 112,524 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 54 mi | $44.11/hr | 90,551 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 192 mi | $38.71/hr | 116,998 |
| Amarillo, TX | 272 mi | $40.29/hr | 203,729 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 281 mi | $46.58/hr | 77,539 |
| Lubbock, TX | 292 mi | $37.84/hr | 272,086 |
Registered Nurse jobs in New Mexico · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Mexico
New Mexico is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Mexico license by endorsement.
New Mexico taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Albuquerque, NM?
Registered Nurses in the Albuquerque metro area have a median pay of $43.07 per hour, about $89,590 a year. The middle half earn between $40.07 and $50.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albuquerque a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Albuquerque ranks 99th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Albuquerque?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Albuquerque. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albuquerque.
Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Albuquerque as a registered nurse?
New Mexico is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Mexico license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Albuquerque in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Bernalillo County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Albuquerque?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albuquerque is $144 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Albuquerque?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationAlbuquerque, NM · 3 postings$51.13/ hr$36–$66
- Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM · 2 wage offers$46.97/ hr$38–$55
- Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Albuquerque, NM · 2 wage offers$42.44/ hr$42–$42
- Indian Health ServiceGallup, NM · 2 postings$55.08/ hr$41–$67
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$51.13High$66
5 RN postings with published pay in New Mexico, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 RN roles
- Outpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent$76k–$137k/ year
- Registered Nurse 5DPermanent$76k–$137k/ year
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