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Nursing jobs in New Mexico 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
3,200
High 10.1%
Median Annual Salary
$95,290
$45.81/hr
COL-Adjusted
$87,340
COL index: 94
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In New Mexico, there is a shortage of 3,200 registered nurses as of 2026 — 10.1% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $95,290 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $87,340 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in New Mexico
Nurse Manager Registered Nurse Hospice
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, New Mexico
$95973 - $142955 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Assistant Nurse Manager Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, New Mexico
$80048 - $140036 PA
Evidence Based Practice Coordinator Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Albuquerque, New Mexico
$75834 - $136857 PA
Registered Nurse (Current Permanent West Texas VAHCS Employees only)
Veterans Health Administration · Hobbs, New Mexico
$79533 - $147284 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Albuquerque
- • Las Cruces
- • Santa Fe
State nursing board
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $150 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in New Mexico
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse