Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/01/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) located in Los Alamos, this position entails providing high-quality nursing care within a MED/SURG TELE unit. The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients, primarily focusing on surgical and telemetry monitoring, with a need for teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Job Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor
Shift: Nights, 7 PM 7 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Number of Openings: 1
Required Qualifications: Nursing license, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, minimum of two years of experience, experience caring for surgical patients, ability to assist in other units, capable of reading and interpreting telemetry strips
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Stepdown Units, telemetry interpretation skills
Responsibilities: Provide care for adult and geriatric patients, prioritize patient safety, collaborate with team members, adapt to unit needs, and follow documented procedures
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Additional Information: Be able to assist in other units. Rarely happens.
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 #1311046. 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 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Alamos, NM
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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