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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs New Mexico for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in New Mexico for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in New Mexico. We currently offer 19 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. New Mexico MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Artesia, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, Albuquerque and Alamogordo. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare New Mexico MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in New Mexico as of Apr 1, 2025 was $1,717 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in New Mexico with a salary range between $1,389 to $2,059 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in New Mexico currently is Alamogordo with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $1,838 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in New Mexico to find MS travel nursing work in. Artesia General Hospital in Artesia and CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in New Mexico. The earliest start date in New Mexico is Jun 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,946 per week. The latest start date for an job in New Mexico is Jun 30, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,057 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in New Mexico including 13 weeks.

New Mexico is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in New Mexico with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 19 Medical Surgical jobs in New Mexico and 484 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Las Cruces, NM

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Las Cruces.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Carlsbad, NM

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Carlsbad.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,520 to $1,987
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,816
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,816
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,816
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,816
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Alamogordo, NM

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Alamogordo.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Artesia, NM

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Artesia.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Artesia, New Mexico – 88210
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Artesia General Hospital has been committed to delivering medical care to our community since the facility first opened its doors in 1939. Since then the hospital has grown into a 49-bed, non-profit facility serving Artesia and Southeastern New Mexico.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Artesia, New Mexico – 88210
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Artesia General Hospital has been committed to delivering medical care to our community since the facility first opened its doors in 1939. Since then the hospital has grown into a 49-bed, non-profit facility serving Artesia and Southeastern New Mexico.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in New Mexico

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in New Mexico. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of New Mexico. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in New Mexico for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in New Mexico

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in New Mexico?

An MS nurse in New Mexico can make an average of $1,737 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in New Mexico?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in New Mexico can make an average of $1,755 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in New Mexico?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in New Mexico can make an average of $1,721 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in New Mexico?

There are currently 19 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in New Mexico. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in New Mexico?

  • Artesia General Hospital in Artesia
  • Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales
  • Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming
  • Presbyterian Española Hospital in Espanola
  • Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in New Mexico?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in New Mexico cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in New Mexico?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in New Mexico is 13 weeks.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

In New Mexico, cities like Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Artesia General Hospital, Roosevelt General Hospital, Mimbres Memorial Hospital, Presbyterian Española Hospital and Los Alamos Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in New Mexico that offer Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the New Mexico area that have historically offered travel jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
1 wks, 2 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Rehabilitation RN
Address
455 Saint Michaels Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
1 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care LPN/LVN, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
900 West Ash Street
Deming, NM 88030
Los Alamos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
6 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
3917 West Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Presbyterian Española Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, RN Case Manager, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
1010 Spruce St.
Espanola, NM 87532
Artesia General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
702 North 13th Street
Artesia, NM 88210
Roosevelt General Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
14121 U S Highway 70
Portales, NM 88130
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Albuquerque
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Rehabilitation LPN/LVN, and Rehabilitation RN
Address
7000 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
ClearSky Rio Rancho
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical LPN/LVN and Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
2401 Westside Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.