Med/Surg RN in Taos, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Taos, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,925/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.47
- Weekly
- $1,925
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,100
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.47/hour — 18% 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
- 365 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Taos.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $96.08/hour, median $55.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.59/hour across 160 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Taos, New Mexico. You will care for adult medical-surgical patients on night shifts, working three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This assignment offers a focused setting with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and welcomes first-time travelers with at least two years of experience. ACLS and BLS are required, and PALS may be completed on-site during the first week. Enjoy a straightforward assignment with free parking and the flexibility to wear any scrub color.Weather:
Expect crisp, cool air, generally sunny daytime conditions, and chilly nights in Taos. Higher elevations may bring occasional light snow, so warm layers and weather-ready footwear are useful.Fun Things To Do:
- Taos Plaza: Explore historic adobe architecture, local galleries, shops, and restaurants.
- Taos Ski Valley: Take a day trip for mountain scenery, hiking, or seasonal outdoor activities.
- Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: Visit this dramatic overlook for panoramic views and photo opportunities.
- Santa Fe: Take a day trip to enjoy museums, historic sites, galleries, and distinctive Southwestern cuisine.
- Earthships: Tour the unusual sustainable homes and learn about innovative off-grid design.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Taos, New Mexico Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, three shifts per week Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per weekApplying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.