Family Nurse Practitioner - Contract

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner

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) at the 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.

Job Description

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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!