Travel L&D RN - $2,578 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Family Birth Center / Labor & Delivery position in Española, NM, requiring a NM or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of current L&D experience.

Details

• Women's Care unit covering antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum/newborn care in a hospital setting
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR used; on-site training available for those without prior Epic experience

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (must be issued by the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross), NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Minimum 2 years of current L&D experience required
• ADN or ASN degree required
• Proficiency with L&D medications including Pitocin, misoprostol, methergine, hemabate, mag sulfate, terbutaline, labetalol, nifedipine, hydralazine, and insulin
• Newborn care skills required, including newborn stabilization, medication administration (Hep B, Vit K, erythromycin, antibiotics), IV starts, hearing screens, lab draws, phototherapy, hypoglycemia care, circumcision assistance, and care of opiate withdrawal and critically ill newborns
• STABLE certification preferred

Additional Information

• Antepartum responsibilities include triage assessment for patients >20 weeks using obstetric acuity tools, labor and fetal evaluation, assessment for conditions such as preeclampsia, PTL, PPROM, vaginal bleeding, and acute or critical presentations
• Intrapartum responsibilities include labor assessment and care, preparation for vaginal or cesarean delivery, medication administration, and immediate newborn stabilization
• Postpartum/newborn responsibilities include assessment and care of patients following vaginal and cesarean deliveries and comprehensive newborn care
• Candidates must pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of the assignment; failure to pass will result in dismissal
• Former permanent employees of Presbyterian Health Services must wait one year before being considered as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-702684. 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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