Travel RN Med Surg - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Travel RN opportunity in Carlsbad, NM for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. Join a supportive team, strengthen your Med/Surg clinical skills, and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Join a dynamic medical-surgical team in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a welcoming southeastern New Mexico community known for its warm weather, wide-open landscapes, and easy access to outdoor adventure. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a fast-paced environment where you can expand your clinical skills while supporting patients with a broad range of general skilled nursing needs. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy delivering high-quality patient-centered care, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
• Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Start Date: ASAP
• Setting: General medical-surgical / swing bed level of care
• Additional Notes: Floating and call may be required based on census and clinical needs

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Comfort with floating within scope of practice and clinical competency
• Ability to complete New Mexico fingerprinting requirements prior to start
• Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to Med/Surg and swing bed patients
• Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments according to plan of care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the medical record
• Float as needed within scope of practice and clinical competency
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, safety, and quality care throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Travel Medical-Surgical RN job in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518537. 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: Med/Surg

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