Travel Nurse RN - Float - $2,005 per week

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

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

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical Float Nurse in New Mexico. This position involves providing general medical-surgical nursing care on a inpatient general medsurg unit, with occasional non-critical pediatric patients. The role requires flexibility for floating duties and call responsibilities during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: valid nursing license, CPR certification, at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing, BLS certification; ACLS and PALS are preferred


• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred


• Location Requirements: candidates must be registered with the state of New Mexico for fingerprint processing, which can take several weeks


• Experience: no minimum experience required beyond the 2 years specified for the role


• Duration: 13 weeks initially, starting 08/10/2026


• Address: 2430 W Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220


• Scope of role: General medications and non-critical pediatric patient care, occasional float duties, no on-call schedule except for census flex prior to shifts, no guaranteed hours

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 #1284915. 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