Medical-Surgical RN
Alamogordo, NM
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,092/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Work Schedule: Full Time
Job Summary
- Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a medical-surgical setting with recent orthopedic experience.
- Utilize the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Manage psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administer medications and treatments following protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
- Recent orthopedic nursing experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- This role involves backfilling a medical-surgical orthopedic position.
- Must meet applicable nursing competencies related to leadership and clinical practice standards.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Alamogordo, NM
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Alamogordo, NM here's what you should know:- Alamogordo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 95°F, and winter lows can drop to around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Alamogordo.
- Alamogordo is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Alamogordo.
- There are various restaurants offering local and international cuisine.
- The city has a growing art and music scene, and outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and exploring the nearby White Sands National Park are popular.
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