Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,860 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor (Medical Surgical Floor) Registered Nurse (RN) Carlsbad, New Mexico. The organization is seeking a Travel Swing Bed RN to provide general skilled nursing (SNF) level of care across Rehab and Med/Surg settings. The role includes day shift coverage from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with floating and call requirements as applicable. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift; 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; minimum 36.0 hours per week; shift hours are 12.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in the applicable clinical area (Rehab and Med/Surg).
• Responsibilities: Provide general skilled nursing (SNF) level of care nursing duties; complete coverage as a swing bed RN, including floating between Rehab and Med/Surg within scope of practice and clinical competency; respond to call requirements as applicable based on census needs (including census flex call prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low).
• Additional Information: Floating may be required within scope of practice and clinical competency between Rehab and Med/Surg. Fingerprints are required for New Mexico travel. Blocked scheduling may be accommodated, when included in the body of the submittal.

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 Job ID #1272723. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus