Travel Med-Surg RN - Albuquerque, NM | 3x12 Nights | 1:6 Ratio | Stroke + Post-Surgical

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role supports a Med‑Surg unit caring for stroke and post‑surgical patients in a structured acute care environment with strong interdisciplinary support. Compensation details are customized for each traveler. Reach out for current pay packages and details. Position Overview This assignment is ideal for Med‑Surg nurses who are comfortable managing a full patient load, working with telemetry‑supported patients, and providing comprehensive care across a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses. Assignment Details 13‑week contract Night shift 3x12s (18:30–07:00) Patient ratio: 1:6 Unit size: 39 beds / 31 rooms Daily census: ~30 patients Weekend requirement: as needed Floating required within scope Option for 36 or 48 hours 1 position available Compensation Because travel rates change frequently based on market demand and facility needs, recruiters provide the most current and competitive pay packages during the initial conversation. Each compensation package is customized and may include taxable hourly wages along with tax‑free stipends when applicable. Clinical Responsibilities Provide care for Med‑Surg patients, including stroke and post‑surgical populations Administer medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA Manage IV therapy, PICC lines, and blood product administration Monitor patients on telemetry (central monitoring support provided) Perform respiratory support including oxygen therapy and BiPAP/CPAP Manage wounds, drains, and post‑operative recovery care Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care Document patient care in Epic EMR Work Environment Acute care hospital setting Med‑Surg / Telemetry‑supported unit Adult and geriatric patient population Epic charting system Scrubs: any color (no logos) Requirements Minimum 1 year Med‑Surg RN experience (REQUIRED) First‑time travelers accepted (strong experience preferred) BLS and NIHSS REQUIRED Epic experience REQUIRED Must be comfortable with 1:6 patient ratios Experience with stroke and post‑surgical patients REQUIRED NM or Compact RN license REQUIRED (pending accepted, must be active prior to start) #J-18808-Ljbffr Purple Cow Recruiting