Travel Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Floor RN - $1,930 per week

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

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Nurse (MS REHAB) located in Carlsbad. This position involves providing general rehabilitation nursing care in collaboration with therapy, evaluating assigned patients, and assisting physicians during examinations and procedures. The role requires fostering patient independence through education, medication management, and self-care skills.

Job Details

• Position Description: General rehab nursing duties in collaboration with therapy. Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.


• Certifications: BLS required. ACLS & PALS preferred.


• Education Requirements: Associate's degree and certification as a registered nurse.


• Location Requirements: Not specified.


• Years of Experience: 1 years experience required.


• Schedule: Days shift, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.


• Additional Information: Fingerprints are required for all travelers; patient ratio: 1:5; number of beds in unit: 10. Floating and call may be required depending on census; floating may include swing, med-surg, and step-down units. Scrub color any color. EMR system used: MedHost.

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 #1323907. 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 Rehabilitation Floor

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