Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,606/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rio Rancho, NM is $2,606 per week. This is 17% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,153.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,606/week

Rio Rancho, NM

13% higher than the US average.

$2,153/week

New Mexico

5% lower than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

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

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$2,328/week

This is 27% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $2,957.

Farmington, New Mexico

$2,231/week

This is 33% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $2,957.

Fort Defiance, Arizona

$2,578/week

This is 15% lower than the Rio Rancho average of $2,957.

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 Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,262) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,193). Carlsbad, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the Rio Rancho, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,606 per week, roughly in line with Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,606$2,827
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,262$3,120
Farmington, New Mexico$2,193$3,195
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,025$2,341
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,022$3,395
Taos, New Mexico$2,010$2,157
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Rio Rancho?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,827 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,801) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,801). For comparison, the Rio Rancho, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,606 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,827$2,827
Coast Medical Service$2,801$2,801
ALOIS Healthcare$2,801$2,801
Trustaff$2,602$2,602
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,025$2,025
TRS Healthcare$1,971$1,971

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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