Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $1,764 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Take the next step in your nursing career with a Med/Surg travel nursing opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Located in the welcoming 87102 area, Albuquerque offers a vibrant Southwest atmosphere, beautiful desert scenery, and easy access to the Sandia Mountains. This acute care Registered Nurse role offers the chance to sharpen your medical-surgical nursing skills, collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and care for adult and geriatric patients in a well-established hospital unit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Setting: Acute care Med/Surg unit
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with weekend coverage expectations
• Floating: May float to like units within scope
• On-Call: No call required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• Comfort working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a high-acuity Med/Surg environment
• Travel nurse experience welcomed; first-time travelers may be considered

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients using established clinical standards
• Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond promptly to evolving care needs
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately
• Support rapid response activation when clinically indicated
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, phlebotomy, and social services
• Document patient care thoroughly and accurately in Epic
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, infection prevention, and quality outcomes
• Adapt to floating assignments within like units as needed
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment on a busy adult Med/Surg floor

Apply now for this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel RN opportunity and join a supportive healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505553. 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: Med/Surg

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