Home Health Nurse
Giving Home Health Care
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hiring organization
$30–$55/hr
About $62k–$114k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $62k–$114k a year. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.
About this role
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Requirements
- RN
- LPN
- Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing, Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Current CPR certification, BLS Certification, TB test and physical examination, Maintain required insurance, Good interpersonal skills, Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients, Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions, Dependable transportation and willing to commute to patient's home, Background check, Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
About the employer
At Giving Home Health Care in Alton, Missouri, you are not walking into a hospital unit. You drive to the patient's door with your own reliable car and insurance, ready for anything from a short visit to a 12-hour shift…
What reviewers appreciate
- Flexible scheduling across short visits, 12-hour shifts, and up to 24-hour care
- One-on-one in-home nursing, including specialized RECA/EEOICPA nuclear-worker population
- RN base pay commonly posted around $45–$50/hr in MO/NM markets
What reviewers flag
- Many roles are 1099 with no benefits and less job security
- Reviewers report lack of training and inconsistent support for new hires
- Mid-level management criticized for poor communication, favoritism, and turnover
Benefits: Many clinical roles are 1099 contracting without traditional benefits; isolated mentions of quarterly bonuses and monthly birthday lunches. No standard benefits package detailed in available facts.
Living in Los Alamos, NM
Perched on the Pajarito Plateau at 7,300 feet, Los Alamos blends small-town mountain living with a scientific heritage rooted in Los Alamos National Laboratory. Nurses relocating here find outdoor access, tight-knit community vibes, and cool summers amid ponderosa pine forests roughly 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe.
- State price level · New Mexico
- 92.2
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,359/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024