Med/Surg | RN

Travel Nurse – Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Carlsbad, NM

Travel Nurse RN – Med/Surg, Carlsbad, NM | 13-week night shift travel nursing job starting April 6, 2026. Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality medical-surgical care in a supportive community.

Embark on an exciting travel nursing opportunity as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Work with a collaborative hospital team in a general medical-surgical inpatient unit while enjoying the friendly community, desert landscapes, and nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This Med/Surg travel nursing job is ideal for RNs seeking hands-on clinical experience and night shift opportunities in New Mexico.

Job Details

• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Carlsbad, New Mexico travel nursing)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Assignment
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) — Night Shift RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800-$1890/week
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Scrub Color: Any color
• Electronic Medical Record: MedHost EMR

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required — New Mexico registration or agency-assisted licensing recommended for travel nurses
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) RN experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred (preferred qualification for Med/Surg RNs)
• Ability to float to other units; on-call is only for census flex prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low (not a regular rotation)
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers — ensure your staffing agency is registered with the state, as the fingerprint process can take several weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients on a general medical-surgical inpatient unit as a Med/Surg RN and travel nurse
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, changes, and progress using MedHost EMR
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physicians, therapists, case managers) to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Provide safe patient handoffs and maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Float to other units; on-call is only for census flex prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low (not a regular rotation)

Why Join This Travel Nursing Job

• Hands-on Med/Surg experience in a supportive hospital environment
• Opportunity to explore Carlsbad and nearby attractions, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park
• Professional growth and clinical skill-building for travel nurses and Med/Surg RNs
• Work with a collaborative team committed to patient-centered care

How to Apply: Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg Travel Nurse (RN) position in Carlsbad, NM. Please submit your resume/CV, current RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and availability. Contact your recruiter or apply through your staffing agency — note the New Mexico fingerprinting requirement.

Join our healthcare team today — this travel nursing job is a great opportunity for Med/Surg RNs seeking night shift travel assignments in New Mexico. Apply now!

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.