Hospitalist Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Assistance in NM
Hiring bonus: $1,000 — Weatherby Healthcare pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Shiprock, NM
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (New Mexico)
- $158
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,302
- Median yearly
- $327,683
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in New Mexico pay a median of $158/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in New Mexico right now
- 76 open Physician jobs in New Mexico from 3 agencies, 5 of them in Shiprock.
- Pay in these listings: $157 – $177/hour, median $170/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in New Mexico: $158/hour ($327,683/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($170/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.
- Nights -- 7:30 pm - 7:30 am, 7 on / 7 off, 14 shifts per month
- Approximately 0 - 3 admissions per night
- Inpatient hospital setting -- ICU and med/surg coverage
- ICU required -- vent management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula
- Central line placement required
- Paracentesis, LP, and thoracentesis preferred
- Option to extend assignment an additional year
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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