Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Float Nurse - Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing patient care across various units including Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, and Behavioral Health. The position requires adaptability to float between units and delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Details
Position Description: The registered nurse will coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on assigned units. Ensures delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality care, demonstrating adherence to organizational standards.
Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification, NIH (National Institute of Health) Certification, BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from AHA, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification from AHA, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification from AHA, 3 years of nursing experience.
Schedule: Day shift from 7AM to 7PM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Obtain and record initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, conduct re-assessments, and perform point-of-care testing procedures. Delegate tasks appropriately, coordinate team assignments, and participate in patient education and discharge planning.
Staff Responsibilities: Use effective communication, delegate tasks, coordinate team activities, and assist in staff orientation. Promote a positive work environment and contribute to organizational growth.
Customer Relations: Exhibit behaviors that promote patient satisfaction, maintain confidentiality, and support hospital missions.
Other Responsibilities: Support special projects, interpret HR policies, adapt to environmental changes, and ensure safety compliance.
WorkSchedule: 7AM to 7PM.
Minimum Experience: 0 years required.
Start Date: 11/02/2026.
End Date: 02/01/2027.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-08
Cross Country Job ID #1299309. 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
Santa Fe, NM
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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