Travel Med Surg RN

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Carlsbad, NM (88220)

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel nursing assignment in Carlsbad, NM. 12-hour day shifts, Med Host EMR, ACLS/BLS required. Apply now for this New Mexico nursing job.

Join a dedicated team as a Med/Surg RN in beautiful Carlsbad, New Mexico. This 13-week travel assignment offers the chance to provide exceptional inpatient medical-surgical care while enjoying the unique charm and natural beauty near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Ideal for travel nurses seeking rewarding clinical experience and adventure in the Southwest.

• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Carlsbad Caverns area) — New Mexico nursing jobs / travel nursing)
• Assignment Type: Travel — Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Job
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) — Inpatient med-surg unit
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• EMR: Med Host (experience with Med Host preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any color
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680 - $1770 per week

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — please ensure eligibility for New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg experience required (medical-surgical nursing)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (American Heart Association)
• PALS certification preferred
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers — confirm your agency is registered with the State of New Mexico (process may take several weeks)

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients on a general medical-surgical inpatient unit
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, interventions, and progress using Med Host EMR
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per orders
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units as needed and participate in call for census flex to support the facility
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols

• Gain robust med-surg clinical experience in a supportive community hospital setting
• Explore Carlsbad and nearby outdoor attractions, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park
• Ideal opportunity for travel nurses seeking New Mexico travel nursing assignments

Experience the warmth of Carlsbad’s community and the adventure of the Southwest while making a difference in patients’ lives. Ready to advance your nursing career with this Med/Surg travel assignment? Apply now to join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing journey!

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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:
Med/Surg

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