Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Portales, NM
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg in Portales, New Mexico. Start date 06/08/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range $1,874 to $1,968 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: a rural, community acute care facility providing medical-surgical care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,874–$1,968 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 06/08/2026
- Setting: rural, community acute care facility

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive med-surg nursing care for adult patients, including assessments, monitoring, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and medication administration.
- Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly; collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to adjust care plans.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record and ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory policies.
- Manage supplies, perform routine procedures, and assist with patient throughput and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Maintain a leadership role on shift when assigned, including supervision and support of on-coming staff; occasional charge nurse duties as needed.
- Pediatric admissions may occur; deliver age-appropriate care and coordinate with care teams accordingly.

Requirements
- Active RN license in New Mexico or eligible for NM licensure (compact licensure preferred).
- BLS and PALS certifications required.
- Med-surg or acute care nursing experience preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN).
- Ability to work nights and to function effectively in a rural acute care setting; strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week contract with potential extension
- Tele-intensivist support available during shifts
- Travel assignment support through the staffing organization

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t the right fit, explore other Med Surg RN travel assignments available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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