Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Med/Surg RN (Night Shift) – Travel Nurse – Alamogordo, NM

Med/Surg RN (Night Shift) – Travel Nurse opportunity in Alamogordo, New Mexico. 13-week travel contract; 12-hour nights; start 03/30/2026.

Join a dedicated team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift in beautiful Alamogordo, NM (88310). Nestled at the base of the scenic Sacramento Mountains and minutes from White Sands National Park, this New Mexico nursing job offers professional growth, a supportive clinical environment, and an exceptional quality of life for travel nurses and local RN candidates alike.

• Location: Alamogordo, NM 88310 — New Mexico nursing jobs / travel nursing
• Setting: Med/Surg Unit (medical-surgical nurse; float to Telemetry, Orthopedics, and Progressive Care Unit/PCU as needed)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 28, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950–$2,060 per week

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a multistate compact RN license
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Orthopedics, or PCU preferred
• BSN preferred (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Ability and willingness to float between Med/Surg, Telemetry, Ortho, and Progressive Care Unit as needed
• Strong assessment, charting, and medication administration skills for travel nursing roles

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care for adult patients on the Med/Surg unit
• Perform patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol and monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Monitor telemetry patients, recognize arrhythmias, and escalate concerns per facility policy
• Deliver orthopedic and post-op nursing care when floating to Ortho, and manage higher-acuity patients when assigned to PCU/Progressive Care
• Document patient histories, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Address complex psychological, cultural, and social needs of patients and families; provide patient and caregiver education on care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, delegate tasks appropriately, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Why Apply? This is an ideal travel nursing job for experienced Med/Surg RNs seeking night shift opportunities in New Mexico. Enjoy hands-on clinical experience across Med/Surg, Telemetry, Ortho, and PCU while living near world-class outdoor recreation.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN in Alamogordo, NM. Competitive travel nursing opportunities available — submit your resume and license details today!
Estimated weekly pay: $1,950–$2,060 per week.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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:
Med/Surg

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