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Pediatrix
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Level III/IV NNP Opportunity | 12-hour Shifts | Strong Physician and NNP Support

Responsibilities

Join Pediatrix Medical Group and make a meaningful impact in neonatal care.

We’re thrilled to offer a new opportunity for a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our established team at Presbyterian Hospital in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • 60-bed Level III/IV NICU with ~800 annual admissions and an average daily census of 48
  • 12-hour shifts with in-house overnight call
  • 24/7 NNP and Physician coverage ensures collaborative, round-the-clock care
  • Robust subspecialty support, including pediatric surgery, cardiology, and the only pediatric cardiothoracic surgery program in the state
  • Hands-on experience with occasional NNP students, residents, and medical students

Opportunities for Outreach Across New Mexico

New grads welcome! Comprehensive orientation (~6 months and flexible based on experience) and mentorship provided.

Your Daily Rhythm

  • You’ll be a vital part of a high-performing, collaborative NICU team. Here’s what to expect:
  • Serve as primary at deliveries, with neonatologist support for complex cases
  • Perform procedures such as circumcisions and PICC line placements—training and support provided
  • Participate in ground transports (no flight transports required)

Coverage Model

  • Day Shift: 2–3 physicians + 2 NNPs
  • Night Shift: 1 physician + 1 NNP
  • New grads begin on day shifts to build confidence before transitioning to nights

Why Albuquerque?

Nicknamed the “Land of Enchantment,” Albuquerque Offers

  • 310 days of sunshine per year—perfect for outdoor lovers
  • Easy access to skiing, hiking, fly-fishing, and mountain biking
  • A vibrant blend of cultures, history, and natural beauty
  • One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
  • Ready to bring your passion for neonatal care to a place where your work truly matters?
  • Apply today and grow your career in a city that inspires.

Qualifications

  • Current APRN national specialty certification
  • Minimum of a master’s degree

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistance.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being.

Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.

Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Delivery AttendanceCircumcisionPICC Line PlacementGround TransportClinical CollaborationPatient AssessmentNeonatal ResuscitationEvidence-based Practice

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In New Mexico, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$173k (11 salary observations; 46 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,960 salary observations; 6,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

13
<$145k
6
$145k-170k
3
$170k-195k
3
$195k-220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Georgia Medical Staffing · Lancaster, California

$100 per hour
#2

FNP needed for 3 mo, FT coverageContract

Georgia Medical Staffing · Sacramento, California

$100 per hour
#3

Family Nurse Practitioner

$46.03-$99.14/hr
#4

Telehealth Nurse Practitioner

$156k-$187k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 233 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pediatrix

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonuses and relocation (many locations)
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life, Disability
Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSAs
401k plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program