Travel Med Surg RN - $1,836 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Travel Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel Med / Surg RN job in Carlsbad, New Mexico! This 13-week travel nursing contract offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide exceptional medical-surgical care in a supportive hospital setting. Enjoy the vibrant community and scenic beauty of Carlsbad, NM—home to the renowned Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Join our healthcare team and discover why New Mexico nursing jobs are in high demand.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Southeastern New Mexico)

Position : Travel Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting : General Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 09 / 15 / 2025 – End : 12 / 15 / 2025)

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (6 : 30 PM – 7 : 00 AM)

Hours per Week : 36

Patient Ratio : 1 : 6

Scrub Color : Any color

EMR : MedHost

Floating & Call : Required

Blocked Scheduling : May be accommodated (please specify in application)

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1,570 - $1,680

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active and unencumbered RN license (New Mexico or compact state)

Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience

Current ACLS and BLS certifications (PALS preferred)

Ability to float to other hospital units as needed

Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travel nurses

Med / Surg RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit

Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans

Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by physicians

Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and health management

Float to other units and participate in on-call rotation as required

Experience the warmth of Carlsbad’s community and the breathtaking landscapes of southeastern New Mexico while advancing your travel nursing career. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a meaningful impact as a Travel Med / Surg RN in New Mexico!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #400725. 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

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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