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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nursing position is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role involves working on a general skilled nursing (SNF) level of care, providing bedside care and clinical duties in a busy med/surg environment. The assignment starts on August 31, 2026, and is designed for experienced registered nurses (RNs) seeking a 13-week travel opportunity.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with floating and call required. Float: float rotation may be required.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications: BLS; Education Requirements: RN license; Experience: 2 years minimum in medical surgical or similar setting; Location Requirements: New Mexico license or eligible; Years of Experience: 2 years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Rehab and Med/Surg settings is preferred.
• Additional Information: Fingerprints for all travelers are required, and only candidates from agencies registered with the state of New Mexico will be considered due to the fingerprint process timeline. Patient ratio is 1:8. The unit has 48 beds. Scrub color is any color. EMR system used is MedHost. There is no formal on-call schedule for the med/surg unit, other than census flex on call prior to start if census is low. No guarantees are offered for this assignment.

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 #1294359. 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