Med Surg RN
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg RN – Nights in Carlsbad, NM. 13-week travel nursing assignment (12-hour nights); 2+ years Med/Surg experience required, ACLS & BLS.

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel assignment in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit while enjoying the welcoming community and proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800-$1890/week

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 — Carlsbad, New Mexico healthcare job
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) – Medical-Surgical Nurse
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts) — Night shift nursing job
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• EMR: MedHost (MedHost EMR experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any color

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be able to obtain New Mexico state clearance; fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers)
• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg experience required (Medical-Surgical nursing experience)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Ability to float to other units; call may be required only for census flex prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low (not a regular requirement)
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills (MedHost EMR)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients on a general medical-surgical inpatient unit
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and clinical progress using MedHost EMR
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV medications and routine clinical interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Float to other units as needed; call may be required only for census flex prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low (not a regular requirement)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Participate in patient and family education to support recovery and discharge planning

Why apply: This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for RNs seeking flexible, short-term Med/Surg assignments, night shift nursing jobs, and experience working with MedHost EMR in New Mexico. Enjoy living near scenic Carlsbad Caverns while advancing your clinical skills.

Apply now: Interested Travel RNs and Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses should apply today to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career.

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