PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Chief Quality and Patient Safety
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$131k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in New Mexico
35 open roles with published pay from 9 employers in New Mexico, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- MountainTime zone
- 45hospitals in the CMS directory
- 35roles with published pay
- $48.41median pay per hour
- $22–$62typical published range
- 9employers hiring
RN postings in New Mexico carry a median of $51.13 per hour (about $106,350 a year), +7% against the US posted median of $47.81.
CMS lists 45 hospitals in New Mexico across 31 cities, 40 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 4 of the 23 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
New Mexico is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Mountain time.
What healthcare pays in New Mexico
Pay by profession for New Mexico, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $18–$28 | $22.75 | $47,320 | +3% | 6 postings |
| Registered Nurse | $36–$66 | $51.13 | $106,350 | +7% | 5 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $27–$30 | $28 | $58,240 | −15% | 17 wage offers in federal filings |
| Dentist | $57–$123 | $83.74 | $174,179 | −6% | 14 wage offers in federal filings |
| Physical Therapist | $26–$45 | $31.02 | $64,522 | −31% | 9 wage offers in federal filings |
| Pharmacist | $51–$73 | $64.23 | $133,598 | −2% | 9 wage offers in federal filings |
| Registered Dietitian | $25–$42 | $35.16 | $73,133 | +0% | 4 wage offers in federal filings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $53–$72 | $53.29 | $110,843 | −19% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
| Occupational Therapist | $31–$33 | $33.34 | $69,347 | −9% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in New Mexico
35 roles with published pay (34 permanent, 1 per diem). 28 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Nurse (Case Management)
Indian Health Service · Shiprock, NM
$98k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today
Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant 5A
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$38k–$62k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Albuquerque, NM
$16.50–$23.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacist
Indian Health Service · Dulce, NM
$128k–$176k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse 5D
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Nurse (Pediatrics In-Patient Unit)
Indian Health Service · Gallup, NM
$84k–$128k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Gallup, NM
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Nurse (Case Manager)
Indian Health Service · Crownpoint, NM
$98k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse 3A
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$76k–$137k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, NM
$51k–$98k/ year
New this week
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 | $45.26 | RN (3), CNA (2) |
| Indian Health Service | 7 | $54.32 | Case Manager (2), RN (2) |
| Aspen Dental | 4 | $25 | Dental Assistant (3), Dentist (1) |
| Genesis Healthcare | 4 | $58.90 | NP (2), PA (2) |
| PDS Health | 3 | $23 | Dental Assistant (2), Hygienist (1) |
| Quest Diagnostics | 2 | $22 | Phlebotomist (2) |
| AccentCare | 2 | $48.41 | PT (2) |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $26 | Dental Assistant (1) |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $53.50 | Hygienist (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in New Mexico
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 7 | $31.36 | PT (4), OT (3) |
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | 5 | $46.78 | RN (3), Pharmacist (1) |
| Westways Staffing Services, Inc. | 5 | $36.69 | RN (4), CNA (1) |
| UNM Hospital | 4 | $38.77 | Dietitian (2), RN (1) |
| Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | 4 | $27.98 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Taos Health Systems, Inc. | 3 | $31.44 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Salud Dental Group Albuquerque | 3 | $79.97 | Dentist (3) |
| Vibrantcare Rehabilitation Inc. | 2 | $39.20 | PT (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in New Mexico
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 15 | $45.26 | Dental Assistant |
| Santa Fe | 5 | $23 | Dental Assistant |
| Las Cruces | 5 | $45.92 | Dietitian |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in New Mexico
How New Mexico's hospital market is built.
- 45hospitals listed by CMS
- 38with emergency services
- 21Birthing-Friendly designated
- 4rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 27
- Critical access: 13
- Psychiatric: 4
- Other: 1
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 16
- For-profit: 15
- Government and federal: 14
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 8 | 2 |
| Las Cruces | 4 | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 3 | 2 |
| Roswell | 2 | 0 |
| Gallup | 2 | 0 |
| Alamogordo | 1 | 0 |
| Farmington | 1 | 0 |
| Espanola | 1 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Santa Fe · 5 of 5 stars
- Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe · 4 of 5 stars
- Lovelace Westside Hospital, Albuquerque · 4 of 5 stars
- Lovelace Women's Hospital, Albuquerque · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in New Mexico with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in New Mexico
What the compact means here
New Mexico is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in New Mexico without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of New Mexico, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in New Mexico on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to New Mexico, you apply for a New Mexico license as your new home state. Ask the New Mexico board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a New Mexico license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential New Mexico requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the New Mexico board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in New Mexico
New Mexico taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in New Mexico
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in New Mexico. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in New Mexico
- Javier Morales, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the New Mexico line might also look.
Common questions
Is New Mexico a compact nursing state?
New Mexico is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in New Mexico without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of New Mexico, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in New Mexico?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the New Mexico board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does New Mexico tax wages?
Yes. New Mexico taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in New Mexico?
The median RN pay is $51.13 per hour, about $106,350 a year, based on 5 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $36 to $66 per hour.
How many hospitals are in New Mexico?
CMS lists 45 hospitals in New Mexico, 40 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in New Mexico?
9 employers published roles with pay in New Mexico, led by Veterans Health Administration with 11. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in New Mexico?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including New Mexico. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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- 2What they are offering now
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- 3Roles open for you right now
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Your RN pay reportNew Mexico · 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
+ 3 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.