Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Carlsbad, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Details

• General Medical-Surgical inpatient unit with occasional non-critical pediatric patients
• May float between Med/Surg and Rehab units
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Floating required
• On-call is census-based only, triggered prior to shift start when census is low — there is no standing on-call schedule
• 13-week contract
• Uses MedHost EMR

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico

Additional Information

• Provides general medical-surgical nursing care, including occasional management of non-critical pediatric patients
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated upon request