State of New Mexico
Hiring nurses in Santa Clara, NM
- $47k–$85k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 7 postings · Employer research Aug 14, 2026
The short version
A State of New Mexico role in Las Vegas, NM—the New Mexico town, not the Nevada strip. New Mexico is not a nurse licensure compact state, so you will need a New Mexico license before you clock in.
Employer research, Aug 14, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads
- Rehab nurses: 3 of 7 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 4 of 7 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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The hard parts
New Mexico is not a nurse licensure compact state
Employer research, Aug 14, 2026
No usable pay data from postings yet
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Union status unknown
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Little published detail on scheduling, ratios, residency, or benefits
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does State of New Mexico hire new grads?
1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is a night shift, 1 is a rotating shift and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (3) and psych (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of New Mexico, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of New Mexico
- RN
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- RN
- Weekend shift
- LPN
- Rotating shift
- LPN
- Day shift
- Agency contract
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