Unm Hospital is a 508-bed hospital in Albuquerque, NM — Teaching.
47 openings posted here, advertised at $2,154 to $3,180 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Unm Hospital has 47 openings posted across 9 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,154 to $3,180, with a median of $2,506. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. New Mexico median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 16 | $2,427 – $3,180 | $2,456 | at the median | Day, Evening, Night |
| PICU | 15 | $2,506 | $2,506 | — | Day, Night |
| L&D | 5 | $2,445 – $2,525 | $2,485 | 2% under | Day, Night |
| ICU | 3 | $2,154 | $2,154 | 7% under | Night |
| NICU | 3 | $2,760 | $2,760 | at the median | Day |
| Case Management | 2 | $2,599 | $2,599 | — | Day, Evening |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,253 | $2,253 | — | Night |
| Mother-Baby | 1 | $2,741 | $2,741 | — | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,424 | $2,424 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the New Mexico median advertised rate for the same specialty. Unm Hospital posts above it in 0 of 5 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 16 openings, day and evening and night shifts, advertised at $2,427 to $3,180 a week, at the New Mexico median. PICU: 15 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,506 a week. L&D: 5 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,445 to $2,525 a week, 2% under the New Mexico median for L&D.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Unm Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,506 across 47 openings, 1% below $2,522 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Albuquerque, NM runs utilities 22% below and housing 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Albuquerque, NM metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4% below |
| Housing | 11% below |
| Utilities | 22% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Albuquerque is $1,310 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,070.
New Mexico taxes wage income.
37 traveler listings within 25 miles of Unm Hospital.
Other New Mexico hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 0 | — | 942 | $1,310 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.9★ overall, 50% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 2.5 |
| Safety | 2.8 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: TSI and MICU are more relaxed, the overflow ICU is chill, and step down/med surg floats at 4-5 were easy. ICU resource nurse, TigerText makes teams easy to reach. A step down traveler had a great expe…
Cons: NSI started positive and went downhill. Floated every other shift from overstaffing. One night charge refused to help three times. Scheduler gave me one on one off for two weeks. Rhythm exam cancels y…
Pros: Loved the staff on my unit. Good teamwork and no issues floating.
Cons: Heavy trauma and psych patients. Parking sucks during the day.