Medical-Surgical RN
Alamogordo, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,115/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
- Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
- Recent orthopedic nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- 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
Host Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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