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: 11/09/2026
- 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