Travel Polysomnographer
Carlsbad, NM
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,510/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Polysomnographer in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a travel Sleep Lab Technician position involving night shifts. The role entails collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient data to determine testing parameters, calibrating sleep lab equipment, conducting various sleep studies, and scoring sleep data. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Specialty: Polysomnographer
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years of relevant experience, New Mexico license, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Additional Information:
- No call required
- No floating required
- Collects, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment
- Applies electrodes and sensors
- Conducts sleep studies including Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration
- Monitors and maintains data quality
- Documents sleep stages and clinical events
- Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions
- Scores sleep data and generates reports
- Provides age-specific care and education
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
4 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Carlsbad, NM
As a Travel Polysomnography Tech in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carlsbad, NM, and they are relatively easy to find due to the demand from the oil and gas industry in the area.
- Carlsbad is a car-friendly city with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Carlsbad has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Carlsbad offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, exploring the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and enjoying water sports at the Brantley Lake State Park.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events to enjoy.
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