Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,638 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Albuquerque, NM

Travel RN opportunity for a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bring your Med/Surg nursing expertise to a 13-week travel assignment in a supportive acute care setting caring for adult and geriatric patients. Enjoy 12-hour day shifts, Epic charting, and the chance to work in a vibrant Southwest city known for mountain views, sunny weather, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
• Setting: Medical-Surgical unit / acute care
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Weekend coverage required; float assignments within scope as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or a compact license eligible for assignment start
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Med-Surg nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• BLS certification required
• Experience with a 6:1 patient ratio preferred
• Comfort with Epic charting and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Strong clinical skills in Med/Surg care, including telemetry monitoring, IV management, wound care, and post-op support
• Ability to work weekends and float within scope

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric Medical-Surgical patients
• Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support timely interventions
• Administer medications, manage IVs and lines, and support ongoing treatment plans
• Care for patients with common Med/Surg needs such as wounds, drains, oxygen therapy, and telemetry monitoring
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Partner with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical team members to promote quality outcomes and a smooth patient experience
• Float to like units within scope when needed based on facility needs

Apply now for this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel nursing assignment and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #521842. 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: Med/Surg

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