Travel Medical-Surgical Float RN - $1,860 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse (RN) in New Mexico. This temporary assignment involves providing inpatient nursing care on a general medical-surgical unit at a healthcare facility. The role requires flexibility to float between units, with a focus on delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Location: 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220


• Shift: Days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with floating and call requirement


• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Two or more years of relevant experience, active BLS certification, and all candidates must have passed fingerprinting along with eligible registration with the state of New Mexico


• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred


• Scope of Role: General medical-surgical nursing duties with occasional non-critical pediatric patient care on the floor


• Additional Information: The position involves unit-specific duties, flexibility to float across inpatient units, and adherence to facility policies on scrubs and electronic medical records (EMR system: MedHost). Scrub color may vary; no on-call schedule is required for this role, except for census flex on call prior to shift start in low census scenarios.

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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus