Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,729 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (06:30 - 19:00), 36 or 48 hours per week. Straight time up to 48 hours; overtime available beyond 48 hours at 1.1x rate. Six weekend shifts required within a 6-week period. No call required.

Highlights:

• 32-bed medical surgical unit with 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Rapid response team support available for patient care escalation
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services
• Epic charting system utilized for documentation
• First-time travelers welcome; 24-hour orientation provided
• Floating to like units as needed; no off-unit call requirements

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (New Mexico or Compact state license required prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical surgical nursing experience
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Proficiency in core med/surg skills including IV management, wound care, blood product administration, central line care, and isolation precautions
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a supportive medical surgical environment with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and rapid response team backup. Enjoy flexible scheduling options with 36 or 48-hour work weeks, competitive compensation with overtime opportunities, and the chance to advance your career in a dynamic healthcare setting. The unit welcomes first-time travelers and provides comprehensive orientation to ensure your success.

American Consultants Job ID #18927585. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,07:00:00-19:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus