Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,079 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, with NM or Compact RN licensure required.

Details

• Day shift schedule, 7:00–19:30 (3x12-hour shifts per week), with the option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Labor & Delivery unit in a hospital setting with 100–200 facility births per month
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 4–6 weekend shifts required per 6-week block
• Floating to like units within scope of practice may be required based on facility needs, with a brief unit orientation provided
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required; pending NM/Compact license accepted but must be obtained prior to start
• Required certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, and NRP (pending certifications accepted)
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of L&D experience, not including new graduate orientation
• Proficiency in antepartum care, obstetric triage, external fetal monitoring (EFM), sterile vaginal exams, and circulating/recovering C-sections
• Experience with IV therapy, central line maintenance (CVC/PICC), anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No RTO will be approved during the first week of orientation; no more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved for the contract
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Onsite orientation includes non-billable module completion (approximately 4–6 hours for RNs)

American Traveler Job ID #P-736273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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