Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $1,667 per week

American Traveler

Albuquerque, NM

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, Job Requisition Posting, Nursing, On Call, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Surgical Nursing
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
1 day ago

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: 08/17/2026
  • 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 17, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Night Shift position requiring at least 1 year of recent experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Details

  • Work in a 32-bed Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
  • Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
  • 36 or 48 hours per week options available
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
  • Rapid response team activation responsibilities
  • Epic EMR used; experience preferred
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating to like units required
  • 6 weekend shifts required within every 6-week period

Requirements

  • Active NM or compact RN license required
  • BLS certification required
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
  • Epic EMR experience preferred
  • Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
  • Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before working as a traveler
  • No more than 3 days of RTO will be approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
  • 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-727646. 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

About American Traveler

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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