Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Las Cruces, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Days)

Location

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract – Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical unit in an inpatient hospital setting
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor and document patient progress, changes in condition, and response to treatment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, quality patient outcomes
• Adhere to all facility policies, Joint Commission standards, and state regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – must be valid and in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• All required certifications must be obtained and verified prior to start date
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel placement
• Must comply with New Mexico State fingerprinting requirement (LPNT): all clinical staff must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the check is being processed; travelers may begin on a 14-day waiver with supervision while awaiting results
• Orientation takes place on Mondays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a Medical/Surgical setting
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation standards and stroke or chest pain center protocols

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility with a long-standing reputation for quality, compassionate care, recognized as a top hospital by local community awards
• Enjoy year-round sunshine and access to outdoor recreation including White Sands National Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, and the Organ Mountains in the heart of southern New Mexico