Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,281/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $2,281 per week. This is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,180.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 2,389 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$2,281/week

Albuquerque, NM

1% higher than the US average.

$2,180/week

New Mexico

4% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Farmington, New Mexico

$2,237/week

This is 4% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,316.

Fort Defiance, Arizona

$2,538/week

This is 9% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,316.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

$1,893/week

This is 22% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,316.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($2,319) and Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,281). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,195. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,281 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,606$2,827
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,319$2,341
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,281$3,120
Farmington, New Mexico$2,173$3,195
Taos, New Mexico$2,010$2,157
Los Alamos, New Mexico$1,963$2,427
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?

BHS Workforce pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,000 per week, followed by Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($2,976) and Care Career ($2,910). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,281 per week — BHS Workforce pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
BHS Workforce$3,000$3,000
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,976$2,976
Care Career$2,910$2,910
Assured Nursing$2,816$2,816
Aequor Healthcare$2,799$2,799
Care Team Solutions$2,787$2,787
Focus Staff$2,660$2,660
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,648$2,886
Access Healthcare$2,637$2,637
LeaderStat$2,613$2,943

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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