Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
8 days ago
Albuquerque
Planet Healthcare 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: 11/17/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) in Albuquerque, NM 87106! This locum tenens nursing job offers night shifts at a top-rated Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital, recognized for outstanding maternal and neonatal care. Experience the best of New Mexico healthcare jobs while enjoying Albuquerque’s vibrant Southwestern culture, scenic landscapes, and sunny climate. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in women's health.\n \n\nRegistered Nurse Job Details\n\n • Location: Albuquerque, NM 87106 (New Mexico nursing jobs)\n, • Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel Registered Nurse Contract)\n, • Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D RN)\n, • Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)\n, • Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)\n, • Start Date: November 3, 2025\n, • End Date: February 2, 2026\n, • Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48-hour contracts)\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:2\n, • Guaranteed Hours: Yes, contracted hours per week\n, • On-Call: Required (3x12s: 24 hrs/4 weeks; 4x12s: 12 hrs/4 weeks)\n, • Floating: May float to antepartum and postpartum units\n, • Scrubs: Purple scrubs provided\n, • Parking: Free on-site parking\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2000-$2050\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (NM or compact state; New Mexico RN license can be pending at submission)\n, • Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit\n, • BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications (no RQI; NRP required by start date)\n, • Skilled in circulating for C-sections, fetal heart monitoring (FHM), and meconium deliveries\n, • Proficient in postpartum care, baby nurse responsibilities, and triage of obstetrical patients\n, • Ability to float to antepartum and postpartum units as needed\n, • COVID-19 and flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)\n, • Non-local candidates only (must reside more than 75 miles from facility)\n, • Personal transportation required\n\n\nLabor & Delivery RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including assessment, monitoring, and support throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum\n, • Circulate and assist during C-sections and obstetric procedures (cerclage, version, PPTL, AROM, medically assisted deliveries, C-hyst, etc.)\n, • Utilize external and internal fetal monitoring; recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns\n, • Support breastfeeding, lactation, and provide maternal-newborn education\n, • Participate in neonatal palliative care, massive transfusion protocols, and respond to obstetric emergencies\n, • Float to antepartum and postpartum units as required\n, • Document patient care using Cerner electronic charting system\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #408755. 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: L&D About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus