Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Las Cruces, NM

MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Medicine team. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, well-supported emergency department with strong physician coverage, streamlined workflows, and a collaborative clinical environment. At MountainView Regional Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.Emergency Department Highlights

• Annual ED volume: ~32,000 visits
• 22 Emergency Department beds
• 24-hour physician coverage
• 20 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
• Average patient load: ~1.8 patients/hour
• Admission rate: ~25%
• EMR system: MEDHOST EDIS
• Expedited credentialing available

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
• Provide timely, high-quality emergency care within scope of practice
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and consulting specialists
• Assist in procedures and stabilization of critically ill patients when appropriate
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
• Follow hospital protocols, safety standards, and evidence-based guidelines

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current New Mexico NP or PA license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency department environment
• Prior emergency medicine experience preferred

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
• Vacation benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

About the Hospital

MountainView Regional Medical Center is a 168-bed acute care hospital located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, cardiac services, women’s health, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, rehabilitation services, wound care, diagnostic imaging, pain management, and diabetes education programs.

Community

Las Cruces is a growing community in southern New Mexico, surrounded by mountains and desert landscapes. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, boating, and water sports, as well as mild seasonal weather. Located near major highways and approximately 45 minutes from El Paso International Airport, Las Cruces offers convenient travel access, good schools, and a growing business base.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.