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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Carlsbad for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Carlsbad, New Mexico

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Carlsbad, New Mexico. We currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Carlsbad area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Carlsbad’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Nov 1, 2024, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Carlsbad and surrounding areas earned about $1,748 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,522 to $1,678 per week. The Carlsbad MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Carlsbad proper like Carlsbad Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Artesia, Hobbs and Roswell to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Carlsbad. The earliest start date in Carlsbad is Dec 30, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,049 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Carlsbad is Jan 13, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,049 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Carlsbad including 13 weeks.

Carlsbad is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Carlsbad

We have 2 Medical Surgical jobs in Carlsbad, NM and 19 Medical Surgical jobs in New Mexico, and 695 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Carlsbad: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
$1,567 to $2,049
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Carlsbad: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,567 to $2,049
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Carlsbad: 106 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Portales, New Mexico – 88130
    Distance from Carlsbad: 132 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,528 to $1,684
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,528 to $1,684
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,528 to $1,684
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,528 to $1,684
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from Carlsbad: 206 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Carlsbad: 231 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,808 to $1,992
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Carlsbad: 231 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,808 to $1,992
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Carlsbad: 239 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
Essential Functions: Implements identified plan of care and contributes to the appropriate development, maintenance, and update of that plan identifying problems and potential risks and contributing to corrective action plans. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions completing all documentation in a timely manner. Maintaining patient clinical records and reports in accordance with Hospital policy and established standards. Based on needs assessment, coordinates and delegates care and treatments with the interdisciplinary team notifying s proper personnel of real or potential problems with patient issues and quality and/or appropriateness of care. Provides timely and adequate supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs. Performs supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned. Identifies patient and family learning needs. Teaches patient and families using effective teaching methods and documents accordingly. Provides timely assistance with urgent and emergency situations, i.e., Code Blue and Rapid Response. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Carlsbad: 239 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
Essential Functions: Implements identified plan of care and contributes to the appropriate development, maintenance, and update of that plan identifying problems and potential risks and contributing to corrective action plans. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions completing all documentation in a timely manner. Maintaining patient clinical records and reports in accordance with Hospital policy and established standards. Based on needs assessment, coordinates and delegates care and treatments with the interdisciplinary team notifying s proper personnel of real or potential problems with patient issues and quality and/or appropriateness of care. Provides timely and adequate supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs. Performs supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned. Identifies patient and family learning needs. Teaches patient and families using effective teaching methods and documents accordingly. Provides timely assistance with urgent and emergency situations, i.e., Code Blue and Rapid Response. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Carlsbad: 246 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$1,696 to $1,869
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. has context menu
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from Carlsbad: 358 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 21, 2024
  • 13
$1,759 to $1,939
Weekly Pay*
Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization in the beautiful White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. As a regional medical center with 101 licensed beds, Summit Healthcare responds to the health care needs of more than 90,000 permanent and seasonal residents living in a 3,000 square mile area.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from Carlsbad: 358 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 21, 2024
  • 13
$1,759 to $1,939
Weekly Pay*
Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization in the beautiful White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. As a regional medical center with 101 licensed beds, Summit Healthcare responds to the health care needs of more than 90,000 permanent and seasonal residents living in a 3,000 square mile area.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Granbury, Texas – 76048
    Distance from Carlsbad: 375 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
Weekly Pay*
– 83 bed Level 4 Trauma center – Central TX, about 70 miles west of Dallas
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Granbury, Texas – 76048
    Distance from Carlsbad: 375 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
Weekly Pay*
– 83 bed Level 4 Trauma center – Central TX, about 70 miles west of Dallas
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78212
    Distance from Carlsbad: 398 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,301 to $1,434
Weekly Pay*
– MedSurg RN needed for 380 bed Level 4 Trauma center
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Carlsbad. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Carlsbad and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Carlsbad and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Carlsbad, NM

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Carlsbad?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Carlsbad?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Carlsbad and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Carlsbad?

There are currently 2 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Carlsbad. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Carlsbad and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Carlsbad can make an average of $1,681 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Carlsbad and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Carlsbad can make an average of $1,716 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Carlsbad?

  • Indian Health Service – Mescalero in Mescalero (103.1 miles from Carlsbad)
  • Aspen Dental – Clovis, NM #3119 in Clovis (151.5 miles from Carlsbad)
  • Seeberger Dermatology in Alamogordo (105.1 miles from Carlsbad)
  • Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso (102.5 miles from Carlsbad)
  • Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital in Hobbs (65.5 miles from Carlsbad)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Carlsbad?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Carlsbad can make an average of $1,699 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Carlsbad?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Carlsbad is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Carlsbad

In Carlsbad, facilities like Indian Health Service – Mescalero, Aspen Dental – Clovis, NM #3119 and Seeberger Dermatology, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Carlsbad’s MS job opportunities are Artesia (30.9 miles), Hobbs (66.6 miles) and Roswell (69.4 miles). These are near to zip codes: 88220 (2.2 miles), 88210 (31.4 miles) and 88240 (65.5 miles).

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Carlsbad Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Carlsbad. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Carlsbad.

Artesia General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
702 North 13th Street
Artesia, NM 88210
Carlsbad Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Antepartum Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Rehabilitation
Address
2430 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.