Travel Med Surg RN
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
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:
09/14/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 48 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours:
48 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Sep 14, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 1 year of recent experience and a NM or compact RN license.
Details- 32-bed Medical Surgical unit
- Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:30-07:00)
- Patient to nurse ratio of 1:6
- Rapid response team activation duties
- Floating required to like units within scope, with brief orientation provided
- No on-call requirements
- Weekend commitment of 6 shifts within 6 weeks
- Uses Epic charting system
- 36 or 48 hour scheduling option, with anything over 48 hours considered overtime
- Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending compact accepted if obtained prior to start
- BLS certification required, CPI preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- First-time travelers considered with at least 24 months of total nursing experience
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Skills required in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management
- Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
- Experience with colostomy/ileostomy care and feeding tube management preferred
- Experience administering Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medications
- Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
- Experience with genitourinary/renal care including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure
- Experience with surgical drains and plastics care
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a focus on rapid response readiness
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
- Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply with sufficient nursing experience
American Traveler Job #P-749628. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.
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