Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Albuquerque, NM

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225778-NP-NM
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: January for 3-6 months
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

This correctional facility delivers outpatient and clinic-based primary care and urgent care services to an adult patient population within a secure clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery, with on-site support staff including nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to assist with daily clinical operations. Clinical workflows are structured to address both chronic care management and acute care needs of the patient population served.

The area offers clinicians on assignment a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational experiences suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include hiking, mountain biking, and access to natural landmarks such as Petroglyph National Monument, as well as the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, which ascends to a 10,378-foot peak with views of the surrounding landscape. The ABQ BioPark - a multi-feature complex spanning a zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens, and Tingley Beach - and the 16-mile Paseo Del Bosque Trail along the Rio Grande provide additional outdoor options. Cultural institutions such as the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History complement the area's offerings, and day trips are accessible to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, located approximately 50 miles north, where slot canyons and panoramic vistas are accessible via a scenic trail.

Clinicians will provide outpatient and clinic-based primary care and urgent care services to adult patients at a correctional facility, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with consideration for four 10-hour shifts. The expected caseload is 10-15 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing both chronic care management and urgent care procedures. Clinicians must be comfortable managing chronic conditions as well as performing urgent care procedures within a correctional clinical environment. Required credentials include a state NP license, DEA registration, and ACLS certification; board certification is negotiable, prescriptive authority is required, and credentialing is estimated at approximately 90 days.

• Case Load/PPD: 10-15 PPD
• Support Staff: Nurses, paramedics, and EMTs
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details