Neuro | Registered Nurse

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

Apply for this 13-week travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and join a supportive medical-surgical neurology team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a 32-bed neuro unit. Experienced Registered Nurses and first-time travelers are welcome to join this acute-care healthcare team with interdisciplinary clinical support.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Neurology
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Call: No call required
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during the six-week scheduling period
• Floating: May float to like units within the nurse’s scope of practice
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered but must be obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing or neurology nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care setting
• Ability to manage an approximate 1:6 patient assignment and float to comparable units when needed
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Medical-Surgical Neurology RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological and medical-surgical conditions
• Perform focused neurological assessments and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including heparin and insulin, and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, IV therapy, blood products, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound care needs
• Provide oxygen therapy and support patients requiring nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, or non-invasive airway management
• Care for patients with conditions including cerebrovascular accidents and renal failure
• Complete accurate nursing documentation and care coordination in Epic
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Activate rapid response support and escalate clinical concerns according to established protocols
• Maintain a safe environment through appropriate isolation precautions, patient education, and evidence-based nursing practice

Join our healthcare team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a vibrant high-desert city known for scenic mountain views, rich Southwestern culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity.

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.