Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN
Listed on 2026-09-04
-
Nursing
RN Nurse
American Traveler 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:
09/21/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, days - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours:
36 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Sep 21, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical unit position requiring 2 years of post-operative patient care experience and a New Mexico or compact RN license.
Details- Work on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit at a Level III trauma center
- Care for adult patients ranging from 18 to 100+ years old
- Specialty focus includes Ortho/Neuro Surgery along with Medical/Nephrology as needed
- Patient ratios up to 1:6 with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the shift
- Uses IV pumps and vital sign monitors
- Utilizes Cerner EMR
- Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Requires at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
- No on-call requirements
- Float requirements include Cardiology (lower acuity patients), Med/Surg, and Pediatrics (adult patients only)
- Serves as Charge Nurse for the unit
- Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Required experience in post-operative patient care including ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
- Experience with NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters/TURPs, and respiratory issues required
- Experience managing diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management required
- Provide post-operative and medical/surgical nursing care to a diverse adult patient population
- Deliver strong customer service and patient experience throughout care
- Work alongside a collaborative team and follow all facility policies and guidelines
- Located in Farmington, New Mexico, offering access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities like Durango, CO and Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler Job #P-752328. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
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.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).