American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring NM or compact RN licensure, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Responsibilities
- Work in a Med/Surg Tele unit within a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital
- Patient ratios are typically 1:5, with possible 1:6 when hospital operates at capacity
- Floating is required to MS/Tele, PCU, lower acuity areas within skillset, and to ED with 1:5 ratios
- Shifts are night (3x12 hours, 19:00 to 7:30), with weekend requirement of 2 per 4-week schedule
- Charting is done in Cerner and Cerner experience is preferred
- Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry patients, IV starts, and providing care within Med/Surg, Tele, or PCU settings
- Facility is a large, acute care environment with over 550 staffed beds and operates at high census
- Scrub color is black and scrubs are not provided
- No on-call requirements for this position
- First time travelers are accepted
- Requests for time off greater than 10 days require approval
Requirements
- Active NM or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at time of consideration)
- Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are required
- Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg Tele nursing experience
- Must have experience with IV starts and telemetry
- COVID vaccination required, with religious and medical exemptions accepted upon provider-signed exemption form
- Not open to local candidates within a 75 mile radius
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-651234. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
