Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,095 per week
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/17/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week
About the role
A Medical Surgical Nurse is needed for a facility located in Portales, New Mexico. This role involves providing patient care on the medical-surgical floor, including assessments and treatments tailored to pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations. The position requires a collaborative approach to patient care, educational support, and detailed documentation, with an emphasis on respecting patient dignity and confidentiality.
Job Details
- Position: Medical Surgical Nurse (MS)
- Medical Surgical Floor
- Location: Portales, New Mexico
- Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Float rotation may be required
The nurse will promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization while delivering patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Perform head-to-toe assessments
- Administer treatments
- Educate patients and families
- Assist physicians with procedures
- Ensure proper documentation
- Operate medical equipment safely in a high-pressure environment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet the psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and their families
Requirements
- Valid nursing license
- Applicable certifications as needed
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
- At least 0 years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in medical-surgical care
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
Pay
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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.