Med/Surg | RN

GHR Healthcare; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 71,435 - 76,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company seeks a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Carlsbad, NM. This role involves providing care in a 42-bed medical-surgical unit with a patient ratio of 1:6 and requires active RN licensing in New Mexico, along with at least 2 years of experience. The position offers competitive weekly pay, and candidates must hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travel nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients in a 42-bed unit.
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:6, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Float to other hospital units and participate in on-call shifts as needed.

Skills

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Medical-surgical nursing experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

MedHost

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220
• Healthcare Setting: General Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit (42 beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:30pm – 7:00am); floating and on-call required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680 per week
• Scrub Color: Any color
• Electronic Medical Record: MedHost

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – New Mexico or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travel nurses

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients in a 42-bed unit
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:6, ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Float to other hospital units and participate in on-call shifts as needed
• Accurately document patient care and assessments in MedHost EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and safety standards

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 at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Carlsbad, New Mexico!