Specialized Medical Recruiting Agency Serving New Mexico

Your Path to Travel Nursing Adventures

Become a Travel Nurse

Ventura MedStaff bridges the gap between your career goals and the high-demand critical care needs throughout the Southwest. We help clinicians find their next chapter in places like New Mexico, where you can secure a position in a leading ICU and spend your off-days exploring the high desert. Working as a travel nurse allows you to sharpen your skills in diverse clinical settings, from urban trauma centers in Albuquerque to regional facilities in Santa Fe. These positions offer the chance to master new technologies and protocols, ensuring your professional growth remains constant.

Live the Travel Nursing Lifestyle

Seeking a travel nursing job in New Mexico provides you with a unique balance of professional autonomy and personal discovery. You decide which contracts fit your timeline, giving you the freedom to witness a Carlsbad sunrise or hike the Sandia Mountains between shifts. This flexibility prevents burnout and keeps your clinical perspective fresh as you integrate into new hospital cultures. Each assignment acts as a building block for your career, expanding your professional network while you enjoy the rich cultural tapestry of the Land of Enchantment.

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As a Travel Nurse with Ventura MedStaff, You'll Enjoy These Perks and Benefits:

Weekly Stipends

Reliable weekly payments to support your lifestyle.

$750 Referral Bonus

You can earn $750 for each traveler you refer, if they complete their assignment.

Medical Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

HSA & FSA

Tax-free savings for life’s health expenses.

Life Insurance

Free basic Life, and Voluntary Life, plus AD&D.

Disability

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and work-life issues.

Continued Education

$300 annually for continuing education units.

Travel & License Reimbursement

Reimbursed travel expenses to and from your travel location.

401k

Competitive 401k with company match, and assignment gap coverage for eligibility.

Hospital Indemnity, Accident, & Critical Illness

Comprehensive coverage for life's unexpected events.

State Leave and Disability

Paid medical leave and disability depending on your work location.

Numerous Other Heath & Wellness Perks

Additional benefits include gym discounts, Teladoc, CancerCARE, and more!

Why Choose Our Medical Recruiting Agency?

Navigating the healthcare landscape requires a partner that prioritizes your success and well-being. Our medical recruiting agency serving the New Mexico area helps you find travel healthcare jobs that match your specific expertise. We focus on transparency, providing clear details about facility requirements and local expectations before you sign a contract. Our leadership team draws on years of industry experience to advocate for you, ensuring your voice is heard throughout your entire journey. Several key traits set us apart from a standard medical recruiting agency:

Our Dedicated Recruiters

Your recruiter acts as a career consultant, focusing on your long-term trajectory rather than just filling a vacancy in New Mexico. Our medical recruiting agency listens to your preferences regarding shift patterns and facility types to find the right fit for your lifestyle. By maintaining a limited traveler-to-recruiter ratio, we ensure you receive the attention and prompt communication necessary for a stress-free transition. Our goal involves placing you in environments where your skills are valued and your contributions make a tangible difference.

Our Supportive Team

Success in travel healthcare jobs in New Mexico requires a strong foundation of back-office support. While you focus on patient care, our compliance and payroll specialists manage the logistics of your contract with precision. Our medical recruiting agency ensures your transitions are seamless by handling the administrative heavy lifting behind the scenes. Please note that regarding taxes, we refer travelers to tax professionals; we do not offer any other financial services or advice. Contact us today to begin your next chapter in the Southwest.

What Our Travelers Say About Us

Awards and Recognition

Ventura MedStaff ranked No. 1109 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

In 2025, Ventura MedStaff was named to the Vet100 list that recognizes the top 100 fast-growing veteran-owned companies.

Born out of the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies based in the U.S., these distinctions are considered hallmarks of entrepreneurial success.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff became certified with the candidate experience and reputation management platform platform, Great Recruiters. This certification is a reflection of our exceptional recruiters and our commitment to excellence by providing trust and transparency to the traveler experience.

Ventura MedStaff was selected as a Top-Rated Award winner in the Healthcare Staffing category for the second half of 2023 by Great Recruiters, a candidate experience and reputation management platform for recruiters.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff was selected as a winner in the Medical Staffing category for the Omaha World-Herald’s public voting contest called, Omaha’s Choice Awards.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff was recognized as a winner in the Medical Staffing category of Omaha’s largest and most recognized public-voting contest, Best of Omaha.

Ventura MedStaff has been selected as one of the Best Travel Nursing Companies by BluePipes on three separate occasions. In their annual top-20 list, we achieved a sixth-place ranking in 2020 and a seventh-place ranking in 2023, and a nineteenth-place ranking in 2024.

The online travel nurse resource, Highway Hypodermics included Ventura MedStaff in its list of the Top 10 Best Travel Nurse Companies for 2023.

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