Travel Nurse RN - Float - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,070 Per Week

Highlights

This inpatient nursing role involves providing general medical-surgical care to occasionally non-critical pediatric patients on a busy medical-surgical unit. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCarlsbad, NM

Description

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: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Position in Carlsbad. This inpatient nursing role involves providing general medical-surgical care to occasionally non-critical pediatric patients on a busy medical-surgical unit. The position requires flexibility across various responsibilities, with a focus on high-quality patient care during night shifts.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Nights, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Two or more years of experience, BLS certification, and fingerprint clearance for New Mexico travelers
  • Preferred Qualifications: ACLS and PALS certifications
  • Float: Float rotation may be required
  • Additional Information:
    • General medical-surgical nursing duties with occasional non-critical pediatric patient care
    • No on-call schedule; on-call may be required for census flexibility before shift start if census is low
    • Patient ratio: 1:6
    • Blocked scheduling may be accommodated, provided it is included in the submission
    • Scrub color is flexible
    • EMR: MedHost
    • Candidates must be registered with the state of New Mexico for fingerprint processing, which may take several weeks

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 #1313352. 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