Travel Med Surg RN - $1,891 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Details

• General medical-surgical inpatient unit, with potential assignment to the rehab unit
• Occasional non-critical pediatric patients may be present on the floor
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Floating and on-call required; on-call is limited to census flex prior to the start of a scheduled shift
• 13-week contract
• EMR: MedHost
• Scrubs: any color

Requirements

• Active NM RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• US Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico; the process can take several weeks, so candidates should plan accordingly
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated upon request
• RTO requests must be for less than one week in duration
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 2+ years of experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-729484. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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