Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,010 per week
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/03/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks
About the role
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Espanola, New Mexico. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care for a designated group of patients during night shifts. The position focuses on delivering safe, effective, patient-centered, and timely care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs and responses. Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members is essential to ensure comprehensive care. The nurse will administer medications and treatments as prescribed, oversee clinical supervision of licensed practical nurses and non-licensed assistive personnel, and meet specific patient and family education needs during the care episode.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process during night shifts
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs and responses
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Oversee clinical supervision of licensed practical nurses and non-licensed assistive personnel
- Meet specific patient and family education needs during the care episode
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Float between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles as required
- Adhere to facility protocols and standards
Requirements
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
- Two years current experience in the specialty
- At least one 13-week prior travel assignment
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or associate of science in nursing (ASN)
- Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- EPIC electronic health record experience (training available on-site)
Schedule
- Night shift, 12 hours per shift
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.