Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Medical Surgical Float Nurse position is available in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role involves providing inpatient general medical-surgical nursing care on a designated unit, with occasional handling of non-critical pediatric patients. The assignment is scheduled to start on November 16, 2026, for 13 weeks, with day shifts from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, including floating and call duties as required.
Job Details
- Position: Medical Surgical Float Nurse
- Specialty: MS FLOAT Medical Surgical Float Position
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Shift Details: Days, 12-hour shift, 36 hours minimum per week
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience, BLS certification required, ACLS and PALS preferred, fingerprint clearance as per New Mexico regulations, valid certification for BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
- Schedule: Day shift, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, 36 hours weekly minimum.
- Additional Information: The role includes general medical-surgical nursing duties, occasional non-critical pediatric patient care, and responsibilities related to floating within the unit. EMR system used is MedHost. Scrub color is flexible. There is no on-call schedule for this position; on-call may be required prior to shift for census flexibility if needed.
- Submission Requirements: Only candidates registered with the agency in compliance with New Mexico fingerprinting processes are eligible.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1338089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Float Position
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
