Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Mexico
55 NP positions available including 56 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
Latest NP Jobs in New Mexico
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Family Medicine
Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Carrizozo, NM
Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM
Pulmonology and Sleep Nurse Practitioner
Lifepoint Health • Los Alamos, NM
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
El Centro Family Health • Taos, NM
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
VES • Las Cruces, NM
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
La Clinica De Familia (LCDF) - Chaparral Medical • Chaparral, NM
Nurse Practitioner
La Clinica De Familia (LCDF) - Pediatrics • Las Cruces, NM
Nurse Practitioner
La Clinica De Familia (LCDF) - Las Cruces Women's Health Center • Las Cruces, NM
Nurse Practitioner
EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH • Taos, NM
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED • El Rito, NM
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
VES • Silver City or Deming, NM
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
VES • Hobbs, NM
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
VES • Grants, NM
Nurse Practitioner
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) - Med Square Clinic • Silver City, NM
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) - Med Square Clinic • Silver City, NM
Nurse Practitioner
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless • Albuquerque, NM
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Deming Health Center • Deming, NM
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Alamogordo Family Health Center • Alamogordo, NM
Nurse Practitioner
De Baca Family Practice Clinic - Main • Fort Sumner, NM
NP Salary in New Mexico — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSNew Mexico ranks #11 of 51 reporting states for NP median pay.
- Median salary
- $137,520
- / year
- Mean salary
- $143,510
- / year
- Employment
- 1,770
- #39 of 51
- Location quotient
- 0.98
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
The Nurse Practitioner market in New Mexico
Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.
Practice authority
Full practiceNPs practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority.
Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
Compare practice authority across all states →Open positions
55 NP jobs
56 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility
Most recent posting 3 days ago
Loan repayment value
Up to $75,000
NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 307 approved sites in New Mexico.
Estimate your total compensation →Shortage designation
HPSA 24 primary-care score
Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.
Loan-repayment programs in New Mexico
State programs pay up to $75,000 on top of NHSCUp to $25,000 per year for NPs, PAs and nurse-midwives across a three-year full-time commitment (about $75,000). Physicians are funded up to $75,000 per year.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · June 1 - July 31, 2026. · Verified 2026-07-27
Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.
Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.
NP Specialties in New Mexico
FQHC Opportunities
56 FQHC positions in New Mexico offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
View FQHC Jobs →NP Practice in New Mexico
Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.
View New Mexico Guide →About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Mexico
New Mexico offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 55 current openings, New Mexico is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in New Mexico offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Mexico — FAQ
Can nurse practitioners practice independently in New Mexico?
New Mexico is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
Do nurse practitioner jobs in New Mexico qualify for student loan repayment?
Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in New Mexico can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 307 NHSC-approved sites on record in New Mexico.
Does New Mexico have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?
Yes. New Mexico runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (up to $75,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in New Mexico?
We currently list 55 nurse practitioner positions in New Mexico at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.
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