<p>This 13-week travel contract places an Environmental Services / Housekeeping professional at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM. The role supports patient safety and infection control across all clinical and public areas of the facility, working 8-hour shifts with weekly direct deposit pay. Las Cruces offers an affordable, sun-drenched lifestyle in southern New Mexico — a strong fit for travel EVS professionals looking to explore the Southwest while building their healthcare résumé.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly pay rate: $18–$720 per week, paid via weekly direct deposit</li> <li>13-week contract with 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to assist with onboarding requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care hospital setting in Las Cruces, NM</li> <li>8-hour shift structure; specific shift times to be confirmed at placement</li> <li>Responsible for routine cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and public areas</li> <li>Duties include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal throughout assigned areas</li> <li>Maintains cleanliness and organization of supply closets and assigned work zones</li> <li>Replenishes facility supplies including paper products, soap, and housekeeping consumables as needed</li> <li>Ensures adequate linen inventory is maintained across units and throughout the facility</li> <li>Follows established infection prevention and control protocols in compliance with OSHA regulations and facility Safety and Risk Management policies</li> <li>Utilizes cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and effectively; stores supplies out of patient reach during use</li> <li>Observes and promptly reports unsafe conditions affecting patients, visitors, or staff</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred</li> <li>Previous housekeeping, janitorial, environmental services, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures</li> <li>Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and maintain strong attention to detail</li> <li>Professional communication and observation skills; ability to maintain confidentiality in a healthcare setting</li> <li>Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday; must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds or more as required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city, situated in the Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande with over 300 days of sunshine per year and a low cost of living relative to most travel markets. The city offers easy access to White Sands National Park, the Organ Mountains, and the cultural amenities of a university town anchored by New Mexico State University. El Paso, TX is approximately 45 miles south, providing a major metropolitan hub for dining, entertainment, and international travel connections.</p>