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Registered Nurse (RN) Transport PRN
LifePoint Health · Las Cruces, NM
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Registered Nurse jobs in Las Cruces, NM
The median registered nurse pay in the Las Cruces area is $38.71 per hour ($80,520 a year), with the typical range running from $37.32 to $45.54. That ranks 236th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 164th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Cruces.
- $38.71median pay per hour, Las Cruces
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 1,320registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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4 more open roles from employers in Las Cruces. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy PRN
LifePoint Health · Las Cruces, NM
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse RN Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Las Cruces, NM
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) NM Cardiac Care
LifePoint Health · Las Cruces, NM
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Registered Nurse pay in Las Cruces, NM
The metro median is 9% below the New Mexico statewide median of $42.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,320 registered nurses employed in the Las Cruces metro area, 16.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.01 | $62,420 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.32 | $77,630 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.71 | $80,520 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.54 | $94,720 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.89 | $105,850 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Las Cruces ranks
- 236th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 164th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Las Cruces
- Overall prices in Las Cruces run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.71 median hour buys what $42.91 buys at the national price level, 5% below 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 Las Cruces paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,394
- Per year: $69,678
- Per month: $5,806
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Cruces metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Las Cruces
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Registered Nurse roles in New Mexico
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Las Cruces as they open.
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Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
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Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
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Indian Health Service · Gallup, NM
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Registered Nurse 3A
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
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Indian Health Service · Crownpoint, NM
$107k–$139k/ year
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Hospitals in Las Cruces
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mountain View Regional Medical Center Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc Las Cruces, 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 Doña Ana County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Doña Ana County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 39 mi | $39.13/hr | 681,723 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 192 mi | $43.07/hr | 560,326 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 204 mi | $43.07/hr | 112,524 |
| Tucson, AZ | 239 mi | $46.13/hr | 554,013 |
| Marana, AZ | 254 mi | $47.19/hr | 62,380 |
| Odessa, TX | 262 mi | $37.63/hr | 119,748 |
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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 Las Cruces, NM?
Registered Nurses in the Las Cruces metro area have a median pay of $38.71 per hour, about $80,520 a year. The middle half earn between $37.32 and $45.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Las Cruces a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Las Cruces ranks 164th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 236th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Las Cruces?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces, led by Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Doña Ana 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 Las Cruces?
The federal per diem benchmark in Las Cruces is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Las Cruces?
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Your RN pay reportLas Cruces, NM · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Indian Health ServiceGallup, NM · 2 postings$55.08/ hr$41–$67
- 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
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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