
ER RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,010/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.83
- Weekly
- $2,010
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,520
This job pays about $55.83/hour — 23% 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
- 354 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 174 of them in Albuquerque.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $96.08/hour, median $55.85/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.38/hour across 157 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel assignment places an experienced emergency department clinician in a Level I trauma setting with a high volume of admitted patients and ED holding. You will assess and manage emergency patients, administer medications—including IV medications using the seven medication rights—document findings, and communicate changes in condition. The assignment includes 12-hour mid shifts, weekend scheduling as needed, and potential floating to ED holding, trauma areas, adult progressive care units, or the pediatric emergency department based on staffing needs. Travelers with prior travel experience are preferred, while clinicians with at least two years of Level I experience may also be considered.
Weather:
Albuquerque typically offers crisp mornings, sunny afternoons, low humidity, and cool evenings during this time of year. The dry climate makes outdoor activities comfortable, though a light jacket is useful as temperatures change throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local outing: Explore Old Town Albuquerque’s historic streets, shops, galleries, and restaurants.
• Local outing: Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.
• Local outing: Visit the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History for interactive exhibits and historical displays.
• Day trip: Spend a day in Santa Fe exploring its plaza, art galleries, museums, and distinctive architecture.
• Day trip: Visit Bandelier National Monument for cliff dwellings, canyon scenery, and hiking trails.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Shift: 12-hour mids, typically 1:00 PM–1:30 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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