A Facility in NM Needs a Locums Orthopedic Surgeon
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Gallup, NM
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (New Mexico)
- $158
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $6,302
- Median yearly
- $327,683
CompHealth 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 Gallup.
- 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
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm with variable surgery schedules
- 0 - 3 inpatients per day
- 10 - 14 clinic patients per day
- 5 - 15 surgical cases per month
- Hospital setting with OR privileges
- Hip, ankle, shoulder fractures and hand surgery
- Pediatric and adult patient population
- On-call rotation including weeknights, weekends, and holidays
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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