Travel Med Surg RN

Company: Planet Healthcare
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Carlsbad, NM\n \n Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel Med/Surg RN job in Carlsbad, New Mexico (zip code 88220). Join a leading healthcare team at a modern medical-surgical inpatient facility, delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Carlsbad is renowned for its welcoming community, scenic desert landscapes, and proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, making it a top destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and adventure in New Mexico healthcare jobs.\n \n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n \n Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)\n Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment\n Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220\n Healthcare Setting: General Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit (42 beds)\n Patient Ratio: 1:6\n Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:30pm – 7:00am); floating and on-call required\n Contract Length: 13 weeks\n Weekly Hours: 36\n Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680 per week\n Scrub Color: Any color\n Electronic Medical Record: MedHost\n \n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n \n Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – New Mexico or compact state\n Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience\n Current ACLS and BLS certifications required\n PALS certification preferred\n Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travel nurses\n \n\nMed/Surg RN Responsibilities\n \n Provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients in a 42-bed unit\n Manage a patient ratio of 1:6, ensuring patient safety and comfort\n Float to other hospital units and participate in on-call shifts as needed\n Accurately document patient care and assessments in MedHost EMR\n Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes\n Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and safety standards\n \n\n Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Carlsbad, New Mexico! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID 404448. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits Medical benefits Vision benefits Dental benefits 401k retirement plan Weekly pay Referral bonus

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