Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,974 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and charge-level competency.

Details

• Work setting is a 198-bed, Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• Unit is the Childbirth Center, encompassing Labor & Delivery, Level 2 Special Care Nursery (SCN), and Postpartum
• 17 beds with 2 triage rooms; unit averages approximately 75 deliveries per month
• Patient population includes adult and newborn patients with diagnoses including labor, gestational diabetes (GDM), hypertension, IUGR, macrosomia, and drug use in pregnancy
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN standards
• Equipment used includes fetal monitors, iSTAT, and Freestyle
• EHR systems are Cerner and Fetalink; experience with these systems is expected
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend hours vary
• No call requirements
• No float requirements
• Contract option of 13 or 26 weeks

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS (all must be from the American Heart Association), and AWHONN (must be renewed every 2 years)
• Minimum 2+ years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Postpartum couplet care experience required for all candidates
• Nursery experience in a Level 2 nursery or higher acuity required for SCN positions
• Charge-level experience required
• Experience performing cervical exams required
• Experience with infant delivery, including situations requiring RN assistance while on-call physician responds
• Ability to practice with minimal supervision in a community hospital setting (not a teaching hospital; no resident physicians)
• ADN or BSN required

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include fetal monitoring, neonatal stabilization, high-acuity troubleshooting, and strong triage assessment
• Facility serves as a regional medical hub with trauma cases flown in from surrounding areas, including Level I, II, and III trauma cases
• This is not a teaching hospital and does not have resident physicians; candidates must be comfortable practicing with a high degree of independence
• An area-specific competency exam and skills checklist are required for consideration
• Screening questions must be completed for consideration
• Farmington, NM is located in the San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico, approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM
• The area offers outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks

American Traveler Job ID #P-727376. 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.