Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,595 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) for an inpatient setting in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This travel position involves providing therapy services in a 99-bed facility, with a focus on acute care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP)
• Schedule: Dayshift, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month and holidays required
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), current licensure in New Mexico or another state, at least one year of experience, acute care experience, and knowledge of MedHost electronic medical records (EMR) system
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Fingerprints are required for all travel nurses in New Mexico
  • Patient ratio: 1:1
  • No floating required
  • No call required
  • 48-hour guarantees are not approved
  • Blocked scheduling is not approved
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Position creation reason: Contractor Replacement

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1277406. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus