Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Carlsbad, NM
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,952/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Carlsbad, NM is $1,952 per week. This is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of $2,150.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 757 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Carlsbad, NM compared to State and National Averages
$1,952/week
Carlsbad, NM
13% lower than the US average.
$2,150/week
New Mexico
3% lower than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities
Odessa, Texas
$2,326/week
This is 16% higher than the Carlsbad average of $1,952.
Midland, Texas
$2,394/week
This is 18% higher than the Carlsbad average of $1,952.
Lubbock, Texas
$2,028/week
This is 4% higher than the Carlsbad average of $1,952.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Carlsbad?
OR Circulate earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Carlsbad, NM, averaging $3,056 per week, followed by OR - Operating Room ($2,552) and ED - Emergency Department ($2,544). ED - Emergency Department has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,788. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Nurses is $1,952 per week — OR Circulate earns 57% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR Circulate | $3,056 | $3,056 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,552 | $2,679 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $2,544 | $3,788 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Carlsbad?
DayOne Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,109 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($3,101) and HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,746). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,788. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Nurses is $1,952 per week — DayOne Staffing, Inc. pays 59% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $3,109 | $3,475 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $3,101 | $3,101 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,746 | $2,746 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,593 | $2,679 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,539 | $2,539 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,510 | $2,510 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,477 | $3,071 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,462 | $2,462 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $2,437 | $3,788 |
| LifePoint | $2,434 | $2,434 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Med Surg RN
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
UP TO $2,753/wk
Rehab RN
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing and 29 others
UP TO $2,746/wk
Swing Bed RN
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing and 32 others
UP TO $2,209/wk
Medical-Surgical RN
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
UP TO $2,053/wk
RN Med Surg
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- CrossMed and 3 others
UP TO $1,959/wk
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