Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Albuquerque, NM

Experienced Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Join a collaborative neuro medical-surgical nursing team for a 13-week contract caring for adult and geriatric patients with neurological and complex medical-surgical needs.

Albuquerque is a vibrant high-desert city known for scenic mountain views, rich cultural heritage, and year-round outdoor recreation. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN seeking a rewarding inpatient healthcare assignment in New Mexico.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
• Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, generally 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36-hour base schedule; a 48-hour option may be available
• Unit: 32-bed medical-surgical neuroscience unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts within a six-week period
• Floating: May float to like units within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing or neuro nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Critical incident or crisis prevention training (CPI) preferred
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced inpatient medical-surgical environment
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travel nurses are welcome to be considered

Neuro Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a neuro medical-surgical unit
• Assess patients, identify changes in neurological status, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including insulin, heparin, and blood products as indicated
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound care needs
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and suctioning
• Provide nursing care for patients with cerebrovascular accidents, renal failure, and complex medical-surgical conditions
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, line care, and pre- and post-hemodialysis management as appropriate
• Recognize patient deterioration and participate in rapid response team activation when needed
• Accurately document patient care in Epic
• Collaborate with therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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.