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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner | Lovelace Medical Group | $10K Commencement Bonus + Free Childcare

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$75k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Lovelace Medical Group is now hiring a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner in Valencia County, New Mexico

Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.

Lovelace Health Systems built the city's first hospital, and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve.

We are a growing medical group with a bright future ahead of us, and as we continue to expand to best serve the needs of our communities, we are excited to add a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to our care team.

Lovelace was identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards.

Job Summary

  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • Provide clinical care to patients in accordance with regulations, including obtaining patient histories, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals.
  • Uphold excellent bedside manner and create a positive patient experience.
  • Explain medical procedures and plans of care to patients.
  • Responsible for inpatient care, rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults.
  • Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical histories.
  • Document patient care services in EPIC.
  • Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested.
  • Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinate patient care.

Position Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
  • Current New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
  • Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.
  • A Recruitment Package that Values Your Talent and may include:
  • Base salary
  • CME/CEU Allowance
  • Commencement Bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan

Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.

Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000–$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.

Awards & Recognition

  • Leapfrog Group
  • Top Teaching Hospital: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
  • Top General Hospital: Lovelace Women’s Hospital

About the Community

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.

  • With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
  • Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.

A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.

New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.

Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.

Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner provides clinical inpatient care, including rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults. They are responsible for assessing patient health, ordering diagnostic studies, and coordinating care with physicians and medical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and hold a current New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license. Two years of experience in inpatient medicine and ACLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient history takingEPIC documentationHIPAA complianceCare coordination

Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Hospital Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 298 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME/CEU Allowance
Commencement Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Paid Malpractice Coverage
Health Benefits
Retirement Plan
Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance (up to $75,000)