Travel Med Surg RN - $2,130 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: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and an NM or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital environment
• 13-week assignment on night shift (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Epic charting system
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating required to like units within scope as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending compact accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current BLS certification
• 2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, and oxygen administration
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Telemetry monitoring experience (on-unit and remote)
• Experience with medication administration including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA

Additional Information

• Provide direct medical-surgical nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response support
• Complete onsite orientation modules averaging 4-6 hours upon starting
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; locals are not accepted
• Former staff members must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• RTO must be listed at time of submission with no RTO allowed during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-736282. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.