Carlsbad Medical Center is a 53-bed hospital in Carlsbad, NM — Teaching.
Against the national average, New Mexico runs housing 26% below and utilities 22% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, New Mexico, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8% below |
| Housing | 26% below |
| Utilities | 22% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Carlsbad is $1,080 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $980.
New Mexico taxes wage income.
Other New Mexico hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 17 | $2,522 | 508 | $1,310 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Traveler friendly, has to be 75% of staff is travelers. Team work. Great ED techs and unit clerks. The hospital really utilizes the Techs. Staffing-4:1 in critical area. 5:1 in fast track area. Tri…
Cons: It is a small hospital with a VERY BUSY ED. You will earn every single cent. The pay rate is very low, why I didn’t renew. Bill rate isn’t to bad, the agency could still pay the nurses more. So fight…