American Traveler 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: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring ACLS/BLS certifications and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Details General Medical-Surgical inpatient unit, with potential floating to the Rehab unit Night shift hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM 13-week contract Patient ratio of 1:6 Floating and on-call required; on-call is census-based and occurs prior to shift start when census is low EMR: MedHost Scrubs: any color Requirements Active NM or Compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months Additional Information Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position RTO requests must be less than one week in duration Blocked scheduling may be accommodated upon request American Traveler Job ID P-680262. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.