Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,638 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Travel Nurse – Albuquerque, NM (87102)

Med/Surg RN Travel Nurse – Night Shift in Albuquerque, NM: 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay, Epic and BLS required. Join our inpatient medical-surgical team.

Join a dynamic team as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Albuquerque, NM (87102), a vibrant city known for its stunning Sandia Mountains, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for RNs seeking experience in acute care, inpatient Med/Surg nursing, and travel nurse jobs in New Mexico.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 – $1,540 (competitive travel nurse pay)
  
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102 — local travel nurse opening, New Mexico nursing jobs
  
• Setting: Medical/Surgical Unit (32 beds) — inpatient acute care
  
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel contract)
  
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
  
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:30 – 07:00), 3 shifts per week
  
• Hours per Week: 36
  
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with required 6 weekend shifts within each 6-week period
  
• Floating: May float to like units as needed (Med/Surg/step-down)
  
• First-time travelers welcome! — entry-level travel nurse positions encouraged
  

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico (NM) or Compact RN license accepted; pending licenses accepted but must be obtained prior to start
  
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) RN experience in an acute care or inpatient setting
  
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
  
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification preferred
  
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
  
• Ability to float to similar units as needed and work independently as a travel nurse
  

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical unit
  
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:6 in an inpatient Med/Surg environment
  
• Administer medications and blood products; manage central and peripheral IV lines
  
• Perform wound care, surgical drain management, and feeding tube care
  
• Respond to rapid response team activations and collaborate in emergency situations
  
• Document patient care accurately using the Epic charting system (EHR)
  
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, and social services
  
• Float to like units within scope of practice as required to support patient care and unit staffing
  

Experience the unique blend of culture, cuisine, and outdoor adventure that Albuquerque offers while advancing your nursing career with this Med/Surg travel nurse position. This role is perfect for RNs seeking acute care experience, travel nursing opportunities, and New Mexico nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our Albuquerque healthcare team — travel nursing positions fill quickly. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more and take the next step in your nursing career.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #473802. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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