4 openings from $2,197–$2,314/week in Taos, NM — ICU, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
4 openings from $2,197–$2,314/week right now.
Prices in New Mexico run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92.2 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 73.6 | 26% lower |
| Utilities | 77.9 | 22% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.1 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.5 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Taos is $128 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.