Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,667 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Neuro Nights position requiring NIHSS certification and 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience.

• Work in the Medical Surgical Neuro unit of a hospital environment
• 32-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-7:00)
• 36 or 48 hour scheduling options, with anything over 48 hours considered overtime
• Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to like units required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
• Rapid response team activation as part of unit duties
• Uses Epic for charting

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, must be obtained prior to start
• Current certifications:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required;
  Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 24 months of nursing experience
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Experience with GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
• Neurological experience including CVA care preferred
• Medication administration experience with heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Wound care and wound vac experience
• Renal care experience including pre/post hemodialysis management
• Surgical drain management experience

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Neuro patients, including isolation precautions and PPE compliance
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former staff members must wait 1 year before returning in a travel role
• No travel pairs or groups accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if minimum experience requirements are met

American Traveler Job  #P-741460. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.