Family Nurse Practitioner - Contract

Description

Looking for a rewarding opportunity this spring? Start in April 2026 as a full-time Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner with the Indian Health Service (IHS),  Taos-Picuris Indian Health Center in Taos, New Mexico. Serve a tribal community while providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a supportive, outpatient setting. Enjoy the unique culture, scenic beauty, and outdoor lifestyle that northern New Mexico offers.

Explore more about the clinic and community: https://www.ihs.gov/Albuquerque/healthcarefacilities/taospicuris/

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Full-time locum assignment with potential for extended contract extensions
• Treat a mixed patient population of children and adults 
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no evenings, weekends, or holidays 
• Eligible to work under any U.S. NP license 
• Prior experience with IHS, travel, or contract positions is advantageous 
• Expertise in Family Practice or Internal Medicine preferred 
• Target Start date: April 2026
   

Role Overview:
In this position, you will provide comprehensive primary care services, including:

• Conducting patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans 
• Providing education to patients, families, and the broader community on health and wellness 
• Coordinating referrals to specialty care and ensuring follow-up 
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation 
• Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
• Prescribing medications following IHS formulary guidelines 
• Supporting quality improvement efforts and adherence to safety protocols 

Required Qualifications:

• Solid experience in Family Practice or Internal Medicine 
• Skilled in outpatient care for pediatric and adult patients 
• Able to prescribe medications according to IHS policies 
• Strong commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care 

Additional Duties:

You may be asked to perform other clinic-related tasks as needed. We value flexibility and collaboration to support the team and meet patient needs.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC observes Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is classified as Tier 2, giving hiring preference to eligible candidates as described in Section 22-2-4(B).

Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in the Taos community!

Apply today to begin your assignment with IHS.

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Requirements

• Must be certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• 2 years of experience as a Family, Internal Medicine or Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Must be Board Eligible or Certified
• Active DEA license
• Must have current BLS
• ACLS, PALS preferred
• Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
• Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United States
• Must be willing to pass a federal background check
• Must not require visa sponsorship (no visa holders or green card residents)
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems