<p>This 13-week contract Environmental Services / Housekeeping position is based at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM. The role supports infection prevention and patient safety across inpatient and public areas of the facility, with consistent 8-hour shifts and weekly pay. Las Cruces offers a low cost of living, warm climate, and a welcoming community — a solid assignment for an experienced healthcare housekeeper looking for a straightforward, well-supported travel contract.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly pay rate: $18–$720 per week, paid via weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM</li> <li>8-hour shifts with a consistent daily schedule</li> <li>Scope covers patient rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and public areas</li> <li>Responsibilities include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal throughout assigned zones</li> <li>Linen inventory management across units and facility-wide</li> <li>Replenishment of facility supplies including paper products and soap</li> <li>Adherence to established infection prevention and control protocols</li> <li>Full compliance with OSHA regulations and facility Safety and Risk Management policies</li> <li>Safe handling, use, and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals</li> <li>Active role in identifying and reporting 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>Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism 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 sunny Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande with views of the Organ Mountains. The city offers a low cost of living, a vibrant arts and food scene rooted in Southwestern culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and proximity to White Sands National Park. El Paso, TX is just 45 miles south, providing access to a major international airport, additional dining and entertainment, and a large metropolitan amenity base — making Las Cruces an attractive destination for travel healthcare workers seeking warmth, affordability, and adventure.</p>