Travel Med Surg RN - $2,181 per week

American Traveler

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • Today
  • $2,181 Per Week

Highlights

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of recent experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCarlsbad, NM

Description

American Traveler 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: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of recent experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Details

  • General Medical-Surgical inpatient nursing unit with occasional rehab assignments
  • Patient ratio of 1:6
  • Occasional non-critical pediatric patients on the floor
  • Day shift, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Floating required
  • Census-based on-call only, applied prior to scheduled shift start if census is low
  • EMR system used is MedHost
  • Scrubs of any color permitted

Requirements

  • Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
  • No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of start
  • Active driver's license and US SSN required for consideration
  • No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

  • Provide general Med/Surg nursing care including occasional pediatric patients
  • Fingerprinting required for all travelers in New Mexico
  • Blocked scheduling may be accommodated if requested at time of consideration
  • 48-hour guarantee scheduling may be accommodated if requested at time of consideration
  • RTO requests must be less than one week
  • Candidates who worked as permanent staff at this health system within the past 2 years will not be considered
  • Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-773035. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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