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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAlbuquerque, NMTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$40.56
Weekly
$1,460
Yearly (full-time)
$75,920
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $40.56/hour — 11% 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.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join a fast-paced medical-surgical team in Albuquerque, NM, where your Med/Surg nursing skills will support adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute care setting. This travel RN opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, strong interdisciplinary support, Epic charting, and the chance to work in northeast Albuquerque near the Sandia foothills.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; 48-hour option available
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Setting: Medical-Surgical unit / acute care hospital
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Weekend Coverage: Required
  • Float: Required within scope
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Active Registered Nurse license or eligibility for an NM or Compact RN license prior to start
  • BLS certification required
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio on days, nights, and weekends
  • Comfort floating to like units within scope as needed
  • Strong clinical skills in Med/Surg nursing; telemetry experience preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical patients
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other ordered treatments
  • Support telemetry monitoring, wound care, oxygen therapy, and respiratory interventions
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient status and assist with rapid response or code team support when needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow all unit safety and quality standards
  • Float within scope to support patient care needs across like units

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and bring your Med/Surg expertise to a supportive acute care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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