In range for New Mexico staff rolesNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $51/hr, across 422 postings.
Benefits
Educational and career development options
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles
Malpractice liability insurance
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Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms
Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents and incoming personnel frequently look to the northeast side of Clovis for newer, well-kept residential subdivisions and quieter neighborhoods. Downtown Clovis offers historic Pueblo-style architecture along Main Street, while the city of Portales, located approximately twenty miles to the south near Eastern New Mexico University, serves as a popular alternative for those willing to trade a short highway commute for a collegiate community atmosphere.
Prospective residents and incoming personnel frequently look to the northeast side of Clovis for newer, well-kept residential subdivisions and quieter neighborhoods. Downtown Clovis offers historic Pueblo-style architecture along Main Street, while the city of Portales, located approximately twenty miles to the south near Eastern New Mexico University, serves as a popular alternative for those willing to trade a short highway commute for a collegiate community atmosphere.
Getting around+Daily commutes across Clovis are short and straightforward due to the city's compact footprint, with Cannon Air Force Base situated roughly twenty minutes from the municipal center. However, personal vehicle ownership is essential, as the city is entirely car-dependent with minimal walkability and transit infrastructure. Arterial traffic flows primarily along U.S. Highway 60/84 and U.S. Highway 70, which link residential sectors to employment centers and neighboring regional hubs like Amarillo, Texas.
Daily commutes across Clovis are short and straightforward due to the city's compact footprint, with Cannon Air Force Base situated roughly twenty minutes from the municipal center. However, personal vehicle ownership is essential, as the city is entirely car-dependent with minimal walkability and transit infrastructure.
Arterial traffic flows primarily along U.S. Highway 60/84 and U.S. Highway 70, which link residential sectors to employment centers and neighboring regional hubs like Amarillo, Texas.
Outdoors+Outdoor activity centers on the expansive 3,200-acre Ned Houk Memorial Park, which provides wide-open plains recreation, disc golf, and trails, alongside fifteen municipal neighborhood parks. The city is also home to the Hillcrest Park Zoo, the second largest zoo in New Mexico. For camping, fishing, and sand dunes, locals travel just outside the area to nearby Oasis State Park.
Outdoor activity centers on the expansive 3,200-acre Ned Houk Memorial Park, which provides wide-open plains recreation, disc golf, and trails, alongside fifteen municipal neighborhood parks. The city is also home to the Hillcrest Park Zoo, the second largest zoo in New Mexico.
For camping, fishing, and sand dunes, locals travel just outside the area to nearby Oasis State Park.
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Living in Clovis
Clovis offers healthcare professionals a distinctive small-town rhythm shaped by high-plains agriculture, military ties, and a storied rock-and-roll legacy. Situated on the Llano Estacado near the Texas border, the city centers around Cannon Air Force Base and regional medical facilities, fostering a close-knit community. Commutes within Clovis are hassle-free across town via U.S. Highways 60/84 and 70, though having your own vehicle is mandatory. Relocating nurses often choose single-family subdivisions on the city's northeast side or opt for the neighboring college town of Portales twenty miles away. Life away from the bedside revolves around local dining fixtures like Leal's and The Rails, visits to the historic Norman and Vi Petty recording legacy, and open-air outings at the 3,200-acre Ned Houk Memorial Park or Hillcrest Park Zoo. While newcomers must adapt to geographic isolation, fierce spring winds, and limited commercial nightlife, Clovis rewards clinicians looking for minimal traffic, grounded neighbors, and straightforward high-plains living.
