Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,135 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse position is available in Artesia, New Mexico, at a medical-surgical unit with a focus on telemetry and progressive care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves providing patient care in a high-acuity environment, managing drips, reading tele strips, and maintaining intubation when necessary. The position is scheduled for day shifts, and candidates must have at least three years of medical-surgical telemetry experience.

Job Details:

• Location: Artesia, NM
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM), minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, minimum three years of medical-surgical telemetry experience, one year of relevant experience, ability to read and interpret tele strips, proficiency with telemonitoring systems, and in-house respiratory therapy support.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Stepdown units, familiarity with CPSI and TruBridge electronic charting systems, ability to manage intravenous drips such as insulin, amiodarone, and levofed, and experience maintaining intubation.
• Additional Information: May be asked to participate in holiday rotation. No float requirement. The unit includes CNA support with a patient ratio of 1:8 and staff nurses capable of managing various clinical tasks. The facility is working toward becoming a Level IV hospital.

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 #1280119. 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