Travel Med-Surg RN Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico | Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Join a dynamic medical-surgical nursing team in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. This Travel RN job offers the chance to deliver high-quality acute care nursing, collaborate with an experienced healthcare team, and enjoy the charm, culture, and scenic mountain backdrop of one of the Southwest’s most desirable destinations.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Nursing
• Setting: On-site acute care hospital
• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
• Weekend / On-Call: Rotating requirement, approximately 2 to 4 shifts per month each
• Floating: May float across Med/Surg departments as needed
• Charting System: EPIC electronic health record (EHR)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Location Highlight: Santa Fe offers a welcoming community, rich arts and culture, and easy access to beautiful desert and mountain scenery.

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact nursing license
• BLS certification through AHA required
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg or related acute care nursing experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to float assignments within the Med/Surg service line
• Experience working with electronic health records, preferably EPIC

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical-surgical nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments according to established hospital protocols and patient care plans
• Monitor patients for treatment effectiveness, changes in condition, and potential side effects
• Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, interventions, and care delivered accurately and on time in EPIC
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care plans, discharge needs, learning needs, and available resources
• Support patients and families with complex emotional, psychological, cultural, and social needs
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to maintain safe, efficient patient care
• Delegate appropriately and respond quickly to changes in patient status in a fast-paced acute care environment

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a Medical-Surgical RN travel assignment
• Opportunity to grow your acute care nursing experience
• Work in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a highly sought-after location for healthcare professionals
• Join a supportive team in a respected hospital setting

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this rewarding Med/Surg RN opportunity in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.