Travel Medical-Surgical Float RN - $2,070 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Nurse position available in a general medical-surgical inpatient nursing unit. Located in a healthcare facility, this role involves providing general medication administration duties with occasional non-critical pediatric patient care. The position is scheduled for days, with the potential for floating and call responsibilities as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); two or more years of experience in medical-surgical nursing; ability to obtain fingerprints required for all travelers in New Mexico; no minimum experience requirement specified
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are preferred
• Additional Information:
  • No on-call schedule for Med-Surg; on-call only for census flex before shift if census is low
  • Patient ratio: 1:6
  • Blocked scheduling may be accommodated, must be included in the body of the submission
  • 48-hour guarantees may be accommodated, must be included in the body of the submission
  • Scrub color: Any color
  • EMR system: MedHost
  • Fingerprints for all New Mexico travelers are required, and the process can take several weeks
  • Position is a vacant role created due to a vacancy
  • Start date: 10/26/2026
  • End date: 01/25/2027

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 #1320593. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Float Position

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