Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Mexico
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, and group homes, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and helping with medical procedures for ill, injured, or disabled patients. In New Mexico the median pay is $59,330 a year, 8% below the national median of $64,400.
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
Openings in New Mexico and remote
- Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Licensed Practical Nurse · Cadence Health · Remote · Remote
- Licensed Vocational Nurse-Behavioral Health-Education Debt Reduction Program · Veterans Health Administration · Las Cruces, New Mexico · $40753–$74170
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in New Mexico
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other states
Related occupations
Four short assessments and your background, scored against licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-2061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.