Lead Hospice RN - Espanola/Los Alamos

Red Willow Hospice

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 21

License: RN licenseRN Compact
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Below most New Mexico staff postingsNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $124k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $106k/yr, across 422 postings.
Overtime pay: $85/hr
Sign-on bonus: $8,000

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About Us

Red Willow Hospice is a community-rooted, values-driven organization dedicated to enhancing end-of-life care through compassion, mindfulness, and clinical excellence. We honor our patients’ beliefs, empower families, and foster dignity in every interaction. Our team thrives in a supportive, innovative environment where growth and heart go hand in hand.

Our Mission

To improve quality of life for people and their loved ones by providing access to quality end-of-life care supporting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs to the greatest extent possible.

What We Offer

Modern office setting and relaxed atmosphere
Flexible scheduling
On-the-job training
A team culture built on community, dignity, diversity, and acceptance

Position Overview

As the Lead Hospice RN for the Espanola/Los Alamos area, you’ll provide nursing care to patients facing advanced illness by stepping in to support our interdisciplinary team during periods of increased need, staff coverage, or urgent visits. This role is ideal for nurses who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships. You’ll deliver compassionate care in a variety of settings while upholding the highest standards of clinical and emotional support.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized hospice plans
Perform focused assessments and symptom management
Document visits and in EMR systems with regulatory accuracy
Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and care expectations
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
Serve patients in homes, assisted living facilities (ALFs), long-term care (LTC), and community settings
Uphold patient dignity, comfort, and autonomy

Qualifications

Current RN license (New Mexico or compact state)
Experience in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care preferred
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
Proficiency in EMR documentation
Familiarity with ALF, LTC, and home-based care environments
Excellent communication and time management
Bilingual or culturally responsive care experience a plus
BLS

Ideal Candidate

You’re a compassionate clinician who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring presence, precision, and heart to every visit. Whether supporting a family through crisis or stepping in for a colleague, you embody the values of hospice care and the spirit of teamwork.

Ready to make a meaningful impact, on your schedule? Apply today and help us bring dignity, clarity, and compassion to every patient’s final chapter.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Espanola, NM 87532

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.

Sources

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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Los Alamos, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.