Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,831 per week in Carlsbad, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Agency: Magnet Medical
Pay: $1,831 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88220!

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Med-Surg unit is responsible for providing direct patient care in a fast-paced environment, assisting with the recovery of patients who require medical and surgical interventions. The RN will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients across a variety of diagnoses and procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and well-being during their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessment and physician orders.

• Patient Care:

  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to medical protocols.
  • Monitor patient vital signs, lab results, and clinical progress, making necessary adjustments to care plans.
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, hygiene, and nutrition.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care and educate patients on procedures, medication, and recovery plans.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care and ensure positive patient outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding the plan of care and any changes in condition.

• Patient Education:

  • Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and discharge plans.
  • Provide instructions on medication management, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care.

• Documentation:

  • Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, progress, and outcomes in the medical record.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Safety & Infection Control:

  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections and ensure a safe environment.
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, such as emergencies or complications.

• Supervision & Mentorship (if applicable):

  • Assist in mentoring new staff or nursing students and provide guidance as needed.
  • Serve as a resource for junior nursing staff in clinical decision-making.

About Magnet Medical

We are new and nimble! Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we’ve learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical. We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can’t do our jobs without you so let’s work together to help you meet all of your goals! 

We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!

Modalities we staff:

• Registered Nurses
• LPN/LVN
• PT's and PTA's
• OT's and COTA's
• SLP
• Surgical Tech's
• Sterile Processing Tech's

Since we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!

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