Travel Med Surg 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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a day shift position requiring a NM or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 6:30 to 19:00
• 36 or 48 hour weekly options available
• 6 weekend shifts required within a 6 week period
• Float to units of equal acuity as needed with brief orientation provided

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending NM/Compact accepted if obtained prior to start
• BLS certification required, CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management required
• Respiratory care skills including chest tube management, oxygen administration, and airway management required
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE required
• Familiarity with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management required
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care required
• Medication administration experience with heparin, insulin, and PCA required

• Provide comprehensive Med/Surg nursing care across a variety of patient conditions including gastrointestinal, renal, and post-surgical cases
• First-time travelers welcome to apply provided they have at least 24 months of nursing experience
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• Must reside outside a 50 mile radius of the facility as locals 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, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-764076. 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

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.