Clinical Nurse for Addiction Recovery

Colorado Community Care

Taos, New Mexico

Posted Aug 10

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Psych · Outpatient
License: RN licenseActive NM RN or LPN License
Term: Permanent

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License: Active NM RN or LPN License
Experience: Experience with EHR/Computer Skills
Also asks: Diligent and detail-oriented
Also asks: Positive, collaborative attitude

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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.

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We are hiring part-time and full-time nurses to join our team of healthcare professionals! Ideal candidates have experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

We are a local healthcare agency providing substance abuse treatment to the Taos community. We operate outpatient clinics offering integrative medical and mental health treatment for opiate addiction recovery. As the opiate epidemic reaches new heights, we are recruiting dedicated individuals to meet our community's needs and help patients regain their lives.

Job Qualifications

Active NM RN or LPN License
Diligent and detail-oriented
Experience with EHR/Computer Skills
Positive, collaborative attitude

Job Description

All outpatient
Early morning hours: 5:30am-1:30pm Monday-Friday
Saturday morning shifts available
Patient evaluation
Medication administration and observation
On-site training and continuing specialty-specific education
Multiple locations available

Staff members will enjoy a collaborative, professional team environment. Our team is not only trained and licensed to provide quality healthcare, we are also truly dedicated to the mission of our agency. This is an opportunity to gain new medical insight, engage with patients daily and safely, and to positively and significantly impact your community.

Compensation competitive, based on experience.

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Taos, NM

Taos, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $883/mo
Household income: $47,304/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Taos, NM

NeighborhoodsWithin the incorporated Town of Taos, residents live near the historic Plaza core, Ledoux Street, and Bent Street, enjoying walkable access to dining and services alongside municipal utilities. Just north, El Prado offers rural-commercial convenience along Paseo del Pueblo Norte, blending proximity to town with unincorporated county status and El Prado Water and Sanitation District hookups. To the south, Ranchos de Taos and the Ranchos Valley (encompassing settlements like Talpa, Llano Quemado, and Los Cordovas) present historic agricultural character framed by acequias and community or well systems, while Arroyo Seco sits to the northeast along the corridor toward the ski valley as a historic, walkable arts village. Foothill and outlying areas like Weimer, Taos Canyon along US-64, and the open mesa cater to those seeking Carson National Forest trail access, larger lots, or off-grid quiet.

Within the incorporated Town of Taos, residents live near the historic Plaza core, Ledoux Street, and Bent Street, enjoying walkable access to dining and services alongside municipal utilities. Just north, El Prado offers rural-commercial convenience along Paseo del Pueblo Norte, blending proximity to town with unincorporated county status and El Prado Water and Sanitation District hookups.

To the south, Ranchos de Taos and the Ranchos Valley (encompassing settlements like Talpa, Llano Quemado, and Los Cordovas) present historic agricultural character framed by acequias and community or well systems, while Arroyo Seco sits to the northeast along the corridor toward the ski valley as a historic, walkable arts village. Foothill and outlying areas like Weimer, Taos Canyon along US-64, and the open mesa cater to those seeking Carson National Forest trail access, larger lots, or off-grid quiet.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: heytaos.com Source 2: johncornishtaos.com Source 3: victoriagunn.com

Getting aroundDriving across the Taos area involves minimal traffic congestion, with typical drives between central hubs and outlying communities like El Prado, Ranchos de Taos, or Arroyo Seco rarely exceeding ten to twenty minutes. Commutes rely on primary arteries including NM-68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) and US-64 (Paseo del Pueblo Norte and the Taos Canyon corridor). Out-of-town medical services and specialized healthcare referrals generally require longer highway trips, typically taking around 50 minutes south to Española, approximately 90 minutes to Santa Fe, or several hours to Albuquerque.

Driving across the Taos area involves minimal traffic congestion, with typical drives between central hubs and outlying communities like El Prado, Ranchos de Taos, or Arroyo Seco rarely exceeding ten to twenty minutes. Commutes rely on primary arteries including NM-68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) and US-64 (Paseo del Pueblo Norte and the Taos Canyon corridor).

Out-of-town medical services and specialized healthcare referrals generally require longer highway trips, typically taking around 50 minutes south to Española, approximately 90 minutes to Santa Fe, or several hours to Albuquerque.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: johncornishtaos.com Source 2: heytaos.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsRecreational options center around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. To the north, Taos Ski Valley provides steep alpine skiing and snowboarding in the winter, alongside high-altitude hiking, trail running, and wildflower viewing in the summer. Water enthusiasts utilize commercial rafting and fishing routes through the Rio Grande canyon, accessible around spots like the John Dunn Bridge and the Low Road near Pilar and Dixon, where bighorn sheep are regularly spotted along the canyon walls. Carson National Forest provides direct access to foothill hiking and mountain biking trails directly out of Taos Canyon.

Recreational options center around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. To the north, Taos Ski Valley provides steep alpine skiing and snowboarding in the winter, alongside high-altitude hiking, trail running, and wildflower viewing in the summer.

Water enthusiasts utilize commercial rafting and fishing routes through the Rio Grande canyon, accessible around spots like the John Dunn Bridge and the Low Road near Pilar and Dixon, where bighorn sheep are regularly spotted along the canyon walls. Carson National Forest provides direct access to foothill hiking and mountain biking trails directly out of Taos Canyon.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: taos.org Source 2: escapebrooklyn.com Source 3: heytaos.com Source 4: newmexicomagazine.org

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Living in Taos

Taos offers healthcare workers a life defined by towering Sangre de Cristo peaks, historic adobe architecture, and a rich intersection of Native American, Hispano, and Anglo cultural heritages. Perched at 7,000 feet, day-to-day life is unhurried. Commutes are virtually traffic-free, linking central medical clinics to nearby villages like El Prado, Arroyo Seco, and Ranchos de Taos via NM-68 and US-64 in under fifteen minutes. Off shift, recreation is world-class: steep winter powder at Taos Ski Valley, rafting and bighorn-sheep spotting near the John Dunn Bridge, and hiking Carson National Forest. Downtown life centers around the historic Plaza, shopping along Bent Street, and gathering over green chile plates and live music at the Adobe Bar in the Historic Taos Inn. However, relocation requires clear-eyed planning. Long-term housing is tight and competitive, and living outside town limits frequently involves managing wells, septic tanks, and propane. Furthermore, higher regional crime rates and the need to travel 90 minutes south to Santa Fe for tertiary medical care represent practical trade-offs in this rugged mountain enclave.

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Taos, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.