Home Health Nurse

Giving Home Health Care

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Eligibility: Home Health, Palliative Care, Wound Care, Gastroenterology, End-of-life Care, Private Duty Nursing

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour 8 hour4 shifts · 32 hours a week
Unit and setting: Home Health
License: RN licenseRN or LPN license
Term: Agency

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Against similar roles: New Mexico agency median is $32/hrNew Mexico agency postings that state pay run $26/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $29/hr to $43/hr, across 88 postings. This posting's $30/hr to $55/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

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Weekends: No weekends

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Flexible scheduling emphasized; Alton MO patients range short visits to 12-hour shifts and up to 24-hour care; Colorado posts note 12-hour shifts; many roles are 1099 visit-based part-time hours.

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Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has been supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. With a focus on personalized, in-home care, we are committed to assisting those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles. As a fast-growing, leading provider, we proudly serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

We are seeking a compassionate skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Los Alamos, NM to provide patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient's residence. The patient needs the following shifts covered: Monday 11am to 7pm, Tuesday 11am to 7pm, Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 11am to 7pm.

Once patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come. In this role, you will advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to deliver the care they need. You will collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and the patient's physicians.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

What's around it?

In Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,359/mo
Household income: $141,018/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Los Alamos, NM

NeighborhoodsResidential living is split between the main Los Alamos townsite perched on the mesa and the nearby bedroom community of White Rock, which sits about fifteen minutes away and offers quieter suburban subdivisions. The townsite itself features established canyon-edge properties and mid-century single-family houses located minutes from medical and laboratory facilities. Because plateau housing is constrained by natural topography, many healthcare workers also choose regional commuter areas including Española for larger valley parcels, the rural communities of the Pojoaque Valley such as Nambe, Jacona, and Tesuque, or Santa Fe for urban condominiums and historic adobe neighborhoods.

Residential living is split between the main Los Alamos townsite perched on the mesa and the nearby bedroom community of White Rock, which sits about fifteen minutes away and offers quieter suburban subdivisions. The townsite itself features established canyon-edge properties and mid-century single-family houses located minutes from medical and laboratory facilities.

Because plateau housing is constrained by natural topography, many healthcare workers also choose regional commuter areas including Española for larger valley parcels, the rural communities of the Pojoaque Valley such as Nambe, Jacona, and Tesuque, or Santa Fe for urban condominiums and historic adobe neighborhoods.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: valbriergroup.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: quora.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers living directly on the mesa enjoy short commutes of five to fifteen minutes with minimal local traffic, and many residents walk or bike. However, commuting from Santa Fe takes roughly thirty-five to sixty minutes each way along US-84/285 and NM-502, where shift changes create significant congestion and winter storms can turn narrow canyon passes icy. Dedicated commuter buses connect outlying areas like Santa Fe and the Pojoaque Valley to the plateau, while driving from White Rock typically takes around fifteen minutes.

Healthcare workers living directly on the mesa enjoy short commutes of five to fifteen minutes with minimal local traffic, and many residents walk or bike. However, commuting from Santa Fe takes roughly thirty-five to sixty minutes each way along US-84/285 and NM-502, where shift changes create significant congestion and winter storms can turn narrow canyon passes icy.

Dedicated commuter buses connect outlying areas like Santa Fe and the Pojoaque Valley to the plateau, while driving from White Rock typically takes around fifteen minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: mrsantaferealestate.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsSet atop the Pajarito Plateau, the area is an outdoor hub with trail networks for hiking and mountain biking directly abutting neighborhoods and canyon rims. Residents have immediate access to Bandelier National Monument to explore ancient cliff dwellings, the vast volcanic landscapes of Valles Caldera National Preserve, and panoramic viewpoints such as Anderson Overlook. The surrounding Jemez Mountains provide natural hot springs, backcountry camping, and winter snowsports within easy driving distance.

Set atop the Pajarito Plateau, the area is an outdoor hub with trail networks for hiking and mountain biking directly abutting neighborhoods and canyon rims. Residents have immediate access to Bandelier National Monument to explore ancient cliff dwellings, the vast volcanic landscapes of Valles Caldera National Preserve, and panoramic viewpoints such as Anderson Overlook.

The surrounding Jemez Mountains provide natural hot springs, backcountry camping, and winter snowsports within easy driving distance.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitlosalamos.org Source 2: quora.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Los Alamos

Perched on the Pajarito Plateau at an elevation of 7,300 feet, Los Alamos is a singular mountain community where deep scientific history meets vast wilderness. For a relocating healthcare professional, living on the mesa offers an unbeatable five- to fifteen-minute commute, unmatched public safety, and immediate access to hiking and mountain biking trails that start right at neighborhood canyon edges. Residents spend weekends exploring Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, and the hot springs of the Jemez Mountains. However, the plateau's rugged geography creates severe housing constraints, leading to scarce inventory and rental waitlists for the town's mid-century homes. The day-to-day atmosphere is quiet and academic; dining is modest, and nightlife is virtually nonexistent. To access diverse dining, vibrant arts, and broader housing choices, many professionals accept a thirty-five to sixty-minute commute from Santa Fe or settle in nearby White Rock. For nurses seeking a peaceful, outdoors-focused lifestyle with top-tier schools and a tight-knit community, Los Alamos offers a distinct and rewarding mountain environment.

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As of 2026-01Source 1: santafe.com Source 2: valbriergroup.com Source 3: visitlosalamos.org Source 4: quora.com

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