Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,134 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift role requiring 2 years of experience and Epic charting proficiency. Details Medical Surgical unit within a hospital setting 1:6 patient ratio Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), with 36 or 48 hour options available Weekend shifts required Float required to like units within scope based on facility needs Epic charting system experience required Requirements Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted if obtained prior to start BLS certification required 2 years of experience preferred Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care and management Experience managing CVA patients Experience administering Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medications Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care Experience with surgical drains Experience with telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote) and use of Rapid Response/Code teams Experience with total joint replacement care Additional Information Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response support Brief unit orientation provided for float assignments Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; locals not accepted First-time travelers are welcome to apply Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler No travel pairs or groups accepted RTO must be requested at time of consideration, with a maximum of 4 days auto-approved and none during the first week of orientation American Traveler Job ID P-754183. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.