Travel Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

The faculty and staff of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing research, education, and clinical practice. We strive to be the very best in quality and innovation within an academic environment. Our focus is on building evidence for effective practice and translating that evidence-based knowledge to practice and policy environments.

We are currently recruiting a faculty member for a graduate nursing faculty position. The primary focus is teaching conceptual content for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or equivalent scope and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses. This is a full time 12-month appointment. The selected applicant must commit to living in Albuquerque metropolitan statistical area.

The incoming faculty will teach and maintain an active New Mexico APRN License and National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The combination of teaching and clinical experience is a fundamental component of our educational mission.

Responsibilities may include:

• classroom, online, and simulation/lab teaching
• mentoring, advising, and precepting students
• travel to perform site visits which may include rural locations
• assisting with student oversight, scholarship/service, and participation in program activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS), which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in relevant discipline
• APRN practice experience
• Active APRN license at the time of hire
• Active FNP National Certification at the time of hire
• Must be eligible for licensure in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical preceptor or didactic teaching experience
• Experience working with rural and/or underserved populations
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities
• Experience with scholarly works such as – publications, public presentations, quality improvement projects or initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership and service

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To assure consideration, applications must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references including name, telephone number, and e-mail address with at least one reference from your most current employment setting.

References will be checked at final stage of consideration.

For best consideration, please apply by 4/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.