Certified Nurse-Midwife Opening | Albuquerque, NM

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Free Childcare

Free childcare

Job summary

A prominent women’s health hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a skilled Certified Nurse Midwife to join its award-winning team. You'll provide care in a high-volume inpatient unit and work alongside a diverse team of healthcare providers. Candidates should have a background in high-risk obstetrics and relevant certifications. This role comes with a competitive recruitment package including salary, bonuses, and relocation assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a beautiful region.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience required.
• Provide care in a high-volume inpatient unit.
• Participate in rotating call schedule with nights and weekends.
• Certifications in BLS, NRP and EFM are required.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative group of healthcare providers.
• Support maternal health in a nationally recognized birthing center.
• Collaborate with physicians, PAs and CNMs to support birthing center operations.

Skills

Experience in high-risk obstetrics

BLS certification

NRP certification

EFM certification

Education

Certified Nurse Midwife

BLS

NRP

EFM

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife to join their inpatient care team in Albuquerque, NM. Bring your expertise to a collaborative birthing center team which is nationally recognized and award-winning.

Lovelace Women's Hospital earned national recognition from the 2025 Women's Choice Awards as a best hospital for Obstetrics.

About the Position:

• Join a collaborative group of 12 physicians, 2 PAs, and 24 CNMs
• High-volume inpatient unit with tenured support staff
• 1-3 years' experience required
• Rotating restricted 12–24-hour call with nights, weekends, holidays
• Preferred background in high-risk obstetrics
• Ultrasound and lab available
• BLS, NRP, and EFM certifications required
• Epic EMR

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no‑cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide‑saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000–$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.

Your Hospital:

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the first and only hospital in New Mexico dedicated to women’s health. It offers a 53‑bed neonatal intensive care unit, a natural birthing option, a nationally recognized, award‑winning breast care center and birthing center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. Lovelace Women’s Hospital earned three Women’s Choice Awards® for 2025, including recognition as one of America’s Best Breast Center, a Best Hospital for Obstetrics and a Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Your Community:

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you will find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic culture, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings and many things to do ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work. ABQ Sunport is a 10‑15min drive from Lovelace Women's Hospital.