Med/Surg RN in Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Los Alamos, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,683/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.75
- Weekly
- $1,683
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,516
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.75/hour — 3% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico ($45.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico right now
- 321 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 25 of them in Los Alamos.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $96.08/hour, median $54.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.94/hour across 130 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
This 13-week travel RN assignment is designed for a med/surg telemetry nurse who is comfortable caring for adult and geriatric surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts. You will monitor and interpret telemetry, support patients with a range of medical and surgical needs, and work across the unit when assistance is occasionally needed. The schedule includes 36 guaranteed hours per week, a minimum of four weekend hours per month, and no call requirement. BLS, ACLS, PALS, a current nursing license, and at least two years of experience are required. Experience with stepdown care and telemetry interpretation is preferred. Night-shift nurses can expect a focused, steady rhythm with a close-knit team and limited resources.
Weather
Los Alamos typically offers crisp, comfortable days, cool evenings, and plenty of clear skies around this time of year. Layered clothing is useful for enjoying outdoor activities before or after a night shift.
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Job Specifics
City and State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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