Job detail

Travel Med-Surg RN – Albuquerque, NM | 3x12 Nights | 1:6 Ratio | Auto Offer

Purple Cow Recruiting

#Registered Nurse #BLS #Nursing #Healthcare #Wound Care #Epic #Contract #Acute Care #Patient Ratio

Quick overview

Provide comprehensive medical-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document patient progress using the Epic EMR system.

Requirements summary

Requires a minimum of 1 year of Med-Surg RN experience and an active New Mexico or Compact RN license. Must hold a current BLS certification and be comfortable managing a 1:6 patient ratio.

Medication AdministrationPatient MonitoringWound CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CareIV TherapyRapid ResponseBlood Product AdministrationMed-Surg NursingRespiratory SupportEpic EMRPICC Line Management

Job description

Description Travel Med-Surg RN – Albuquerque, NM | 3x12 Nights | 1

6 Ratio | Auto Offer Medical Surgical | Acute Care | High-Volume Unit

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Compensation details are customized for each traveler. Reach out for current pay packages and details.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This role supports a busy Med-Surg unit caring for adult and geriatric patients in a structured acute care environment with strong interdisciplinary support.

POSITION OVERVIEW This assignment is ideal for Med-Surg nurses who are comfortable managing full patient loads, working in a fast-paced hospital setting, and supporting a variety of medical conditions including renal, respiratory, and post-procedural care.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS • 13-week contract • Night shift 3x12s (18

30–07:00)
Patient ratio: 1:6 :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0
Unit census: ~32 patients
36 or 48-hour option available (48 straight time allowed)
Weekend requirement: 6 shifts within 6-week period
Floating required to like units
No call required
3 positions available

COMPENSATION Because travel rates change frequently based on market demand and facility needs, our recruiters provide the most current and competitive pay packages during your initial conversation. Each compensation package is customized and may include taxable hourly wages along with tax-free stipends when applicable.

Clinical responsibilities
Provide care for Med-Surg patients across a variety of diagnoses
Administer medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA
Manage IV therapy, PICC lines, and blood product administration
Provide respiratory support including oxygen therapy and HFNC
Perform wound care, drain management, and post-procedure care
Monitor patients and activate rapid response teams as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care
Document patient care in EMR system (Epic utilized onsite)

Work environment
Acute care hospital setting
Med-Surg unit (approx. 32 beds)
Adult and geriatric patient population
Epic charting environment
Scrubs: any color

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year Med-Surg RN experience REQUIRED
First-time travelers accepted (minimum 24 months RN experience preferred)
Bls required
CPI preferred
Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and Med-Surg patient population REQUIRED
Must be comfortable with 1:6 patient ratios
NM or Compact RN license REQUIRED (pending accepted, must be active prior to start)

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