Travel Swing Bed RN

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Swing Bed RN for a Days position requiring at least 1 year of recent experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

• Work in the Swing Bed Unit of a hospital, providing skilled nursing (SNF) level of care
• 15-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:8
• Floating required within scope of practice and clinical competency to Rehab and Med/Surg
• Day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Call required, typically limited to census-based flex on-call prior to scheduled shift start
• Uses Med Host EMR

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required; 2+ years preferred
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment
• Valid driver's license and US SSN required for consideration
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Provide general skilled nursing (SNF) level care to Swing Bed patients
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local travelers accepted
• RTO requests must be less than 1 week
• Travelers who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered
• Fingerprinting is required for all NM travelers, which may take several weeks to process

American Traveler Job  #P-758789. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.