Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,066 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Farmington, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Travel)

Location

Farmington, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit serving adult patients (ages 18–100+) with a patient ratio of up to 1:6, including managing admissions and discharges throughout the shift
• Care for post-operative patients following orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries, including management of NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, and TURPs
• Assess and manage patients presenting with respiratory issues, diabetic complications, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management needs
• Operate and monitor equipment including IV pumps and vital signs monitors; document care using Cerner EHR
• May float to Medical/Nephrology, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity patients), or Pediatrics (adult patients only) as needed
• Function in a Charge Nurse capacity and adhere to all facility policies and guidelines as a member of the care team

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Demonstrated experience in post-operative patient care including orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgery patients
• Minimum 3.2 overall rating on required skills checklist
• Must complete and submit: resume, submission form, area-specific competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with medical/nephrology patient populations in addition to surgical care
• Strong customer service and patient experience skills
• Familiarity with Cerner EHR platform
• Comfort managing a mixed medical/surgical patient population with high acuity and turnover

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma Center serving a four-state region, with exposure to a wide range of trauma and surgical cases in a collaborative team environment
• Located in the scenic San Juan River Valley near outdoor recreation, national parks, and convenient access to Durango, CO — offering a rewarding travel experience alongside professional growth

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #802145. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others