Travel Med Surg Neuro RN - $2,322 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: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a day shift position requiring NIHSS certification and recent Med/Surg-Neuro experience. Details 32-bed Medical Surgical-Neuro unit Day shift schedule (4x12 hours, 6:30am-7:00pm) Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 Participates in rapid response team activation No on-call requirements Floating to like units required, as needed based on facility needs Required to work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period Uses Epic charting system 36 or 48 hour schedule options available Requirements Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending acceptance must be obtained prior to start 1 year of recent experience required Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CPI certification preferred Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration Central line and PICC line management experience Peripheral line care and management skills Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) High flow nasal cannula and other non-invasive airway management skills Colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management experience CVA (cerebrovascular accident) care experience preferred Experience with heparin, insulin, and PCA medication administration Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience Surgical drain management skills Additional Information Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and neurological nursing care to assigned patients Receives brief orientation when floating to like units Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position Former staff members must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they have at least 24 months of nursing experience Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position American Traveler Job ID P-768602. 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 - Neuro 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.