Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,729 per week

American Consultants 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: June 22, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM). Options for 36 or 48 hours per week available. Overtime paid after 48 total hours in one week. Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period. No call required. Floating to like units as needed.

Highlights:

• 32-bed medical surgical unit with 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Rapid response team support available on-site
• First-time travelers welcomed with comprehensive 24-hour orientation
• Epic electronic charting system utilized
• Interdisciplinary team support including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, and unit secretary
• 91-day travel assignment with flexible scheduling options

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact state license accepted; must be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical surgical nursing experience
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification preferred
• Proficiency in skills including blood product administration, central line management, wound care, IV therapy, PCA, insulin administration, and isolation precautions
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers flexible scheduling with options for 36 or 48-hour work weeks, competitive compensation, and the chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive medical surgical environment. You'll work alongside a strong interdisciplinary team with access to rapid response support, while caring for diverse adult and geriatric patient populations. Maximum of 4 days of requested time off can be auto-approved, and comprehensive onsite orientation ensures a smooth transition to your new role.

American Consultants Job ID #18196785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus