
ER RN in Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Carlsbad, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,017/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.03
- Weekly
- $2,017
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,884
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.03/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico ($45.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico right now
- 331 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 16 of them in Carlsbad.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $96.08/hour, median $55.79/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.02/hour across 130 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your emergency nursing expertise to Carlsbad, New Mexico, for a 13-week travel contract on the night shift. As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, you will assess and prioritize patients, administer medications, monitor responses, document care, and coordinate treatment using the nursing process. This assignment includes floating within your scope and experience, typically to the ICU when needed. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and hold ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications. NRP and ENPC are preferred. The department uses MedHost EDIS, and blocked scheduling is not available.
Weather
Carlsbad typically offers dry, sunny conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. The generally low humidity makes it easy to enjoy outdoor plans, while a light jacket may be useful after sunset.
Fun Things To Do
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Caverns: Explore the dramatic underground formations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Wildlife: Visit Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park for regional plants and desert animals.
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Riverfront: Enjoy walking, picnicking, and recreation around the Pecos River and Lake Carlsbad.
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Day Trip—Guadalupe Mountains: Head to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for hiking and expansive desert views.
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Day Trip—White Sands: Visit White Sands National Park for memorable scenery and easygoing outdoor exploration.
Job Specifics
City and State: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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