Apply Now

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 1 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 Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Carlsbad and surrounding areas earned about $1,600 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,551 to $1,709 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 Apr 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,838 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Carlsbad is May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,838 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 9 weeks and 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!

Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Carlsbad

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in Carlsbad, NM and 15 Medical Surgical travel jobs in New Mexico, and 593 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.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Carlsbad: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 160 bed community hospital – Southeastern NM, about 3 hrs each from Ablq NM and Lubbock TX
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Carlsbad: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 160 bed community hospital – Southeastern NM, about 3 hrs each from Ablq NM and Lubbock TX
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Carlsbad: 106 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Carlsbad: 106 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Carlsbad: 106 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 9
$1,655 to $1,824
Weekly Pay*
Located in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico – between the stunning Organ Mountains and the rambling Rio Grande – our medical center serves the 300,000 residents of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, and the surrounding region. We offer comprehensive care to our patients, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Carlsbad: 149 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,549 to $1,707
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Big Spring, Texas – 79720
    Distance from Carlsbad: 161 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from Carlsbad: 206 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,685 to $1,857
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Carlsbad: 246 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Colorado – 81073
    Distance from Carlsbad: 357 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 9
$1,807 to $1,991
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lawton, Oklahoma – 73505
    Distance from Carlsbad: 369 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,703 to $1,877
Weekly Pay*
Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients’ vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Granbury, Texas – 76048
    Distance from Carlsbad: 375 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Globe, Arizona – 85501
    Distance from Carlsbad: 386 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,963 to $2,163
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Decatur, Texas – 76234
    Distance from Carlsbad: 390 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,322 to $1,456
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Decatur, Texas – 76234
    Distance from Carlsbad: 390 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,322 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg / Tele RN needed for 150 bed community hospital. 60 bed unit with 1:5-6 staffing. Located 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from Carlsbad: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,497 to $1,649
Weekly Pay*
42 Bed, Tech help, remote tele but must read/interpret and have ACLS, 5:1 day 6:1 night Ratio Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Knee, Hip, Ankle, Shoulder Replacements, Colorectal surgeries, complex sugical procedures. Spec Proc: CAPD, remote telemetry monitoring
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from Carlsbad: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,497 to $1,649
Weekly Pay*
42 Bed, Tech help, remote tele but must read/interpret and have ACLS, 5:1 day 6:1 night Ratio Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Knee, Hip, Ankle, Shoulder Replacements, Colorectal surgeries, complex sugical procedures. Spec Proc: CAPD, remote telemetry monitoring
Show Medical Surgical Jobs In or Nearest to Carlsbad

Discover Medical Surgical Jobs in Carlsbad with AMN Passport!

Download the AMN Passport mobile app and boost your next job application with three easy steps.
Let Auto-Submission Work for You
Set your job preferences and let AMN Passport’s Auto-Submission help you find your ideal job, saving time and effort.
Become a Top Candidate
Finish your profile and tasks in the Task Center to ensure you’re eligible for assignments.
Save Searches, Receive Job Alerts
Save your Searches and receive tailored notifications based on your preferences.

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.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

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?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,844, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Las Cruces (149 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,844, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Las Cruces (149 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,844, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Las Cruces (149 miles away)

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 1 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 $1,671 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 $1,666 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad (2.2 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 $1,668 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 Carlsbad Medical Center, 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).

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 Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
702 North 13th Street
Artesia, NM 88210
Carlsbad Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
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.