Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,533 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) travel position on nights, requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and an active NM or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a hospital Labor & Delivery unit with LDRP scope, including antepartum triage, active labor, postpartum (mom and baby), and special care nursery/nursery
• Unit consists of 1 triage bed, 3 labor beds, and 4 postpartum beds
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity
• EMR systems include MedHost (inpatient), GE Centricity (OB), and Athena (Clinic)
• Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Floating is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Minimum 2 years of recent L&D experience required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care across the full LDRP continuum: antepartum, intrapartum, immediate postpartum, and neonatal phases
• Demonstrates critical thinking, clinical leadership, and scientific judgment in planning and delivering safe patient care
• Delegates care priorities based on staff education and experience, and provides direction and supervision to assigned personnel
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Scrubs required: any solid color full scrub uniform; no t-shirts or hoodies — only undershirts may be worn beneath the scrub top

American Traveler Job ID #P-726893. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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