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Associate Registered Nurse (DOH/NMRC #11903)

New Mexico Department of Health

Roswell, New Mexico

$27.37/hr

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Posted Aug 7, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

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Salary $27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

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Salary $27.37 - $41.06 Hourly $56,931 - $85,396 Annually This position is a Pay Band C7 Posting Details This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico. Why does the job exist? Performs nursing duties for Chemical Dependency and Medical Rehabilitation Patients. How does it get done? Incumbent is responsible for meeting standards, certification, licensing and statutory requirements. This position will provide executive leadership to medical personnel within the unit while meeting quality care standards and enhancing personnel performance. Who are the customers? Patients at New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate would have experience in nursing care to physical rehabilitation and/or chemically dependent patients; Maintaining electronic medical records and would have CPR certification. Minimum Qualification Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico, or a Graduate Nurse with a ¿permit-to-practice¿. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirement. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must complete a Defensive Driving Course. Working Conditions Candidate will have experience working with targeted population. This position will perform work in a hospital setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal and extensive computer and phone usage. Lifting up to thirty (30) pounds may be required. Incumbent may be exposed to unpredictable and potentially violent patients in stressful situation. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales 575-347-3417 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirement. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must complete a Defensive Driving Course.

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You would step into the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center in Roswell, a Department of Health specialty hospital for intensive medical and behavioral health rehabilitation. The work sits on chemical dependency and medical rehab units; hiring materials stress a small patient-to-staff…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Small patient-to-staff ratio emphasized on the rehab units
  • Joint Commission–accredited specialty hospital
  • Posted Associate RN range $27.37–$41.06/hr ($56,931–$85,396/year)

What reviewers flag

  • Limited professional development and stagnant pay; staff report feeling stuck in bureaucracy
  • Toxic culture, cronyism, and unresponsive management described in reviews
  • Scheduling flexibility often lacking; post-pandemic remote options retracted
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Living in Roswell, NM

Roswell sits in southeastern New Mexico's high desert, a small city forever linked to the 1947 UFO incident that still shapes its quirky downtown alien shops and museums. For nurses seeking a quiet desert lifestyle with a touch of the surreal, it's a one-of-a-kind place to call home.

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92.2
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$876/mo
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