Travel Med Surg Neuro RN

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:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Neuro RN for a night shift position requiring NIHSS certification and NM or compact RN licensure.

• 32-bed Medical Surgical Neuro unit
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (18:30-07:00)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Rapid response team activation duties
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week period
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active RN license, New Mexico or Compact, required prior to start
• BLS and NIHSS certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Respiratory care skills including chest tube management, HFNC, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care
• CVA (stroke) care experience preferred
• Medication administration experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Surgical drain management skills

• Provide comprehensive med/surg care to a neurological patient population
• First-time travelers considered if they have at least 24 months of nursing experience
• Travel pairs or groups not accepted
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Up to 3 days of RTO auto-approved; no RTO permitted during first week of orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-760540. 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

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.