Job Title:
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse - $2,164 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Sandia Park, NM
Created: 2026-03-21
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Espanola, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract in New Mexico, requiring at least two years of specialty experience and one prior travel assignment. Details Position is based in a surgical/medical-surgical nursing unit within a hospital setting 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, three days per week (0.9 FTE) 36 hours per week Weekend and on-call/call-back shifts required as needed Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required Epic EMR used; on-site training available for those without prior Epic experience Requirements Active RN license for the State of New Mexico or a Compact State license currently in hand Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross Minimum of two years of current Med/Surg RN experience required At least one completed 13-week travel assignment required ADN or ASN degree required Must be a team player, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment English proficiency (speak, read, and write) required Additional Information Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted Former permanent staff of Presbyterian Health Services must wait one year before being considered as a traveler Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individualized patient care Coordinates care in collaboration with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team Administers medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols Identifies and addresses patient and family education and discharge planning needs throughout the episode of care Provides clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel Completes required population/age-specific and procedure competency education and testing per unit standards American Traveler Job ID P-682151. 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 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.