Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,925 per week
Albuquerque, NM, 87101, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- medical-surgical telemetry
- registered nurse
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical telemetry at a Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires monitoring adult and geriatric patients with complex conditions using telemetry equipment, performing IV starts, and working 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week contract. Certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale are required, alongside the ability to float within various acute care units and comply with facility regulations.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg Tele
Job Details:
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Patient ratios of 1:5 (possible 1:6 based on acuity and available resources)
• 1 year of nursing experience required
• Weekend requirement of 2 per 4 week schedule (may vary by unit depending on needs)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• New Mexico nursing license can be pending at time of submission
• Floating required to other MS/Tele, PCU and lower acuity settings within skillset
• Float to ED with 1:5 ratios when needed
• No on-call requirements
• Must be comfortable with IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses including heart failure, COPD, stroke, trauma, and medical oncology
• Work with Phillips cardiac monitors and Cerner charting system
• Black scrubs required (not provided)
• Must be available for compliance work during first 1-2 weeks after signing
• RQI certifications will not be accepted
• Overtime must be pre-approved by facility and approval is rare
• No locals within 75 miles accepted
• COVID vaccination required with religious and medical exemptions accepted
Facility:
This healthcare facility is a Level I Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital with 554 staffed beds, operating at over 100% capacity. The facility features a Children's Hospital component and provides comprehensive acute care services. The organization maintains strict compliance requirements and operates as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture and modern amenities, situated in the high desert with stunning mountain views and over 310 days of sunshine annually. The city provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, rich Native American and Hispanic heritage, and a growing healthcare sector making it an attractive destination for nursing professionals.
Adex Job ID #3121164. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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