
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.67
- Weekly
- $1,500
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $41.67/hour — 8% below 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
- 315 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 142 of them in Albuquerque.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $86.00/hour, median $55.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.09/hour across 134 jobs).
Job description
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.
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