New Mexico was already facing a healthcare staffing shortage before the COVID-19 pandemic and now it has only gotten worse. One way the state is trying to fill gaps is by using more traveling nurses. But that’s an expensive solution.
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Nearly 53% of New Mexico hospitals reported critical staffing shortages, putting the state at the top of a national list, according to a new analysis of fede.