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Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

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CHRISTUS Health

Ruidoso, New Mexico

Eligibility
NP

Posted Sep 11

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Accepts
NP

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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NM nursing roles that state pay post $40/hr to $54/hr

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About this role

Join CHRISTUS South New Mexico Family Practice Associates in Ruidoso, NM

  • Position: Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
  • Location: Ruidoso, New Mexico
  • Work Type: Full Time

About the Opportunity

  • Team Composition: 3 Staff members: 1 Office Supervisor, 1 Certified Medical Assistant & 1 Patient Registration Interviewer
  • Work

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM, Closed from 12pm -1 pm for lunch

  • Patient Distribution: 100% Outpatient
  • Patient Volumes: 15 to 20 patients per day

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Benefits

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  • Competitive Guaranteed Salary + Productivity Bonus
  • Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
  • Quality Bonus
  • Malpractice with tail coverage
  • CME allowance
  • Student Loan Assistance + Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Retirement with employer match

**Why CHRISTUS Health?**

At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated housekeeping and ancillary staff, we are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

**Life in Alamogordo and Ruidoso:**

Explore the professional and recreational opportunities that await you in the scenic desert communities of Alamogordo and Ruidoso. Learn more about the community and how you can make a meaningful impact on the health and happiness of local families by visiting [www.gcrmc.org](http://www.gcrmc.org/).

**Contact Information:**

For more information or to express interest, please reach out directly. You can self-schedule a conversation using this [Calendly link](https://calendly.com/reeve-delmas-christushealth).

Sourced from CHRISTUS Health’s careers page.

Place

City
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Median rent
$944/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$52,736/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
8% below the national average

New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.

Ruidoso is a small alpine village in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, known for Ski Apache, cool summers, and horse racing at Ruidoso Downs. Pine forests, mountain views, and a relaxed resort-town pace define the daily backdrop for nurses seeking a quieter high-desert lifestyle.

Map showing the location of Ruidoso, NM
Approximate location in Ruidoso, NM. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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