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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg unit in an acute care setting requiring 3 years of MS/Tele experience and current BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Med/Surg unit with occasional PCU responsibilities based on competency
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, and progressive care patients
• Unit consists of 26 beds with nurse to patient ratios of 1:3-5
• Day shift schedule: 7am-7pm with every other weekend required
• No required floating for RN staff
• No call or standby duties
• Charting with TruBridge - Evident (CPSI)
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry using Mindray cardiac monitors
• Occasional titration of drips such as insulin, amiodarone, and levofed per multiple protocols
• Required to complete hospital modules prior to working on the floor
• Orientation of 1-2 days with a preceptor, based on individual needs
• Hospital does not have ICU; patients requiring higher level care are transferred
• Nurse aids available with 1:8 ratio for assistance with ADLs, vital signs, and patient transports
• Travelers are rarely asked to act as charge nurse
• May be included in the holiday rotation as needed
• Flexibility in scheduling is requested; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Hospital is advancing its capabilities and working towards Level IV trauma status

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of recent MS/Tele experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong ability to read and interpret tele strips and manage drips
• MS/Tele experience is mandatory; PCU/Stepdown experience preferred
• Comfortable managing respiratory equipment and continuous bipap/cpap
• First time travelers will be considered

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-651386. 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

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