Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary A Medical Surgical Float Nurse position is available in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role involves providing inpatient general medical-surgical nursing care on a designated unit, with occasional handling of non-critical pediatric patients. The assignment is scheduled to start on November 16, 2026, for 13 weeks, with day shifts from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, including floating and call duties as required.
Job Details
Position: Medical Surgical Float Nurse
Specialty: MS FLOAT Medical Surgical Float Position
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Shift Details: Days, 12-hour shift, 36 hours minimum per week
Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience, BLS certification required, ACLS and PALS preferred, fingerprint clearance as per New Mexico regulations, valid certification for BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Schedule: Day shift, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, 36 hours weekly minimum.
Additional Information: The role includes general medical-surgical nursing duties, occasional non-critical pediatric patient care, and responsibilities related to floating within the unit. EMR system used is MedHost. Scrub color is flexible. There is no on-call schedule for this position; on-call may be required prior to shift for census flexibility if needed.
Submission Requirements: Only candidates registered with the agency in compliance with New Mexico fingerprinting processes are eligible.
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 #1338089. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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