Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Neuro Travel Nurse | Nights | Albuquerque, NM

Join an Albuquerque, New Mexico travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) on a 32-bed unit. This 13-week night-shift contract offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care hospital while expanding your clinical experience. Albuquerque is known for its sunny high-desert climate, scenic mountain views, vibrant arts and cultural scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
• Schedule: 36- or 48-hour weekly option
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 Registered Nurse to 6 patients
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Healthcare Setting: 32-bed Medical-Surgical Neuro unit
• Charting System: Epic
• Call: No call required
• Floating: May float to like units within scope of practice
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during the six-week scheduling period

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; New Mexico or compact license required before the start date
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical or Neuro nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care hospital setting
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred
• CPI certification preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with neurological and medical-surgical conditions
• Perform focused neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate rapid response procedures when appropriate
• Manage IVs, PICC lines, central-line blood draws, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound care according to unit standards
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, or other respiratory interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation services, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families, provide emotional support, and promote safe transitions of care
• Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Why You’ll Enjoy This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain valuable experience in a dedicated Medical-Surgical Neuro nursing environment
• Work with a supportive interdisciplinary team and established clinical resources
• Enjoy a structured night-shift schedule with no on-call requirement
• Build your acute-care nursing experience through an Albuquerque, New Mexico travel assignment
• Experience Albuquerque’s unique blend of outdoor adventure, Southwestern culture, and welcoming community atmosphere

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Medical-Surgical Neuro RN opportunity 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.