Travel Medical-Surgical Float RN - $1,790 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Carlsbad, NM
$1,790/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Nurse position available in the New Mexico area. This role involves providing care to general inpatient medical-surgical patients on a floating basis, with potential exposure to non-critical pediatric patients. The position is scheduled for days and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Days, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with floating and call responsibilities required
- Position: Medical Surgical Float Position
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Number of Positions: 1
- Schedule: 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS; 2+ years of experience in medical-surgical nursing; General Medical-Surgical Inpatient Nursing Unit experience; Ability to work floating shifts; Valid credentials and compliance with New Mexico state fingerprinting requirements
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS and PALS certifications; Experience with MedHost electronic medical record system; Scrub color of any color acceptable
- Additional Information: There is no on-call schedule for Medical-Surgical duties, except for census flex on-call prior to the start of scheduled shifts if census is low. No guaranteed scheduling blocks; candidate must be flexible with schedule changes. Fingerprints for all New Mexico travelers are required, and only agencies registered with the state of New Mexico should submit candidates due to processing time considerations.
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 #1277554. 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: 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