About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Nurse RN - Float - $1,860 per week opportunity in carlsbad, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Details
Specialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 07/20/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Travel Medical‑Surgical Float RN supports General Medical‑Surgical Inpatient Nursing Unit needs, including general medical‑surgical nursing duties with occasional non‑critical pediatric patients on the floor. The position involves working day shifts with float coverage and may include call requirements based on census needs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Schedule
Days (6:30a‑7p); 12 shift hours; minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
2+ years of experience in medical‑surgical nursing
Active license required (to be brought on the first day)
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Additional Information
Float coverage and call may be required. For Medical‑Surgical, there is not an on‑call schedule; call is limited to a census flex on call prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low.
Fingerprints are required for all New Mexico travelers. The healthcare provider requests submission only if the candidate’s agency is registered with the state of New Mexico, as the process can take several weeks.
Blocked scheduling may be accommodated.
Benefits
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 # . 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.
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Worksite address
carlsbad, NM, 88221, US
Who can apply
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