- Albuquerque, NM
- APP - NP, PA, CNM, CNS
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner CCU Locum 7on / 7off

AVA Search Group
Locum Neuro-Critical Care APP / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Are you an experienced APP in Neuro-Critical Care? Join the growing, close-knit team in Albuquerque, NM. This is a high-acuity, high-volume site where APPs play a critical role, working autonomously while collaborating with a dedicated team. With department expansion and exciting developments underway, this opportunity offers both professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Dates: 5/1/2025 – 12/31/2025
Why You Should Apply
- Outstanding Compensation: $140/hour, with paid travel and lodging expenses.
- Long-Term Stability: Opportunity for an assignment through the end of the year or longer as the program continues to expand.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a tight-knit team that values humility, teamwork, and hard work.
- Flexible Scheduling: 12-hour day shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule—work-life balance at its best.
- Cutting-Edge Facility: Be part of a rapidly growing department, with a new 96-bed critical care tower set to open soon.
- Autonomy and Support: Work alongside another APP, with support from one attending physician, in a role that requires independent decision-making.
- Paid Travel & Expenses: Full travel and lodging costs covered to ensure a seamless locum experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide care for high-acuity Neuro-Critical Care patients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Collaborate with another APP on shift to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Handle common procedures confidently, although no specific procedural requirements are listed.
- Deliver care with autonomy while being supported by a skilled attending physician.
About You
- Be able to do the job as described.
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
- Experienced in high-acuity critical care or neuro-critical care environments.
- New Mexico licensed, DEA, ACLS, BLS
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit setting and embodies humility, hard work, and adaptability.
- Excited to commit to a long-term role with a forward-thinking, expanding department.
How To Apply – We’d love to see your resume or CV! Send an email to adrienne@avasearchgroup.com or call Adrienne Archer at 800.980.6237.