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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Swing Bed / Med-Surg position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience and NM or compact RN licensure.
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Day shift position, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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13-week contract
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Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting with 15 beds and a 1:8 patient ratio
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Swing Bed (SNF-level) and general Med/Surg patient population
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Floating required within scope of practice and clinical competency, including Rehab and Med/Surg units
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On-call is limited to census flex situations prior to the start of a scheduled shift when census is low
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EMR: MedHost
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Active NM or compact RN license required
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BLS certification required; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the start date
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Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg or Swing Bed RN experience required; 2+ years preferred
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Candidates must have no gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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US Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
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Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico — candidates should be prepared for a process that may take several weeks
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Scope of role includes general skilled nursing (SNF) level of care duties as well as Med/Surg nursing responsibilities
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Any scrub color is acceptable
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Blocked scheduling may be accommodated upon request
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RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
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Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
