Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,334 to $2,534 per week in Las Cruces, NM

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Las Cruces, NM at a hospital setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active New Mexico Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required prior to start.
• Experience working in an acute care or hospital setting preferred. This includes inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Client requires therapists to have required certifications prior to start; client may request additional certifications. Refer to LPNT checklist for current requirements. (Preferred items may include stroke care experience, chest pain center familiarity, or other acute care competencies.)
• New Mexico state requirement: All clinical staff must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the check is being processed. Travelers may begin on a supervised 14-day waiver while awaiting results. Each agency must have an NM Department of Health account and use ORI code NM920160z for background entry.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 08:00–17:00.
• Shift days: Monday–Friday.
• Occasional weekend coverage: One weekend day per month only if needed; a flex day during the week will be provided when a weekend day is worked.
• Orientation: Weekly on Mondays.

Location Highlights

Las Cruces offers desert-adjacent outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy drives. White Sands National Park is about 50 miles northeast and provides sand sledding and hiking, while the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument borders the city with trail systems and rock climbing within a 15–30 minute drive. The Mesilla Historic District is adjacent to downtown Las Cruces and features adobe architecture, local restaurants, and weekly markets within short commutes. The area is noted for year-round sunshine and proximity to Hatch, NM, the Hatch Chile Capital, about a one-hour drive for regional cuisine and festivals. Recreational options include 250 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails and access to ATV, hunting, and horseback riding opportunities in nearby public lands. Transit options include regional bus service and a municipal airport with connections to larger hubs for travel convenience. This location fits an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with nearby urban conveniences and desert scenery.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include full medical coverage options, 401(k) matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, travel and license reimbursement, and housing options. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT for flexibility and professional growth. Opportunities include inpatient and outpatient hospital care, and options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide assignment-specific details and next steps.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive workplace.