Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: March 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - 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: Mar 30, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Family Birth Center (Labor & Delivery) position requiring a NM or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience. Details - Work setting is a hospital-based Family Birth Center (FBC/L&D unit) - Patient population includes antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, as well as newborns - Antepartum care includes triage of patients >20 weeks, fetal evaluation, and assessment for conditions such as PTL, preeclampsia, ROM, vaginal bleeding, and acute/critical conditions - Intrapartum care includes labor assessment, fetal monitoring, medication administration (e.g., Pitocin, mag sulfate, labetalol, insulin), and preparation for vaginal or cesarean delivery - Postpartum and newborn care includes assessment of vaginal and cesarean delivery patients, newborn medication administration, phototherapy, hypoglycemia care, and stabilization of critically ill newborns for transport - Schedule is 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week (3x12), 0.9 FTE - Weekend and on-call availability required as needed - Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required - EMR: Epic experience preferred; on-site training available Requirements - Active NM or compact RN license required - Current certifications required: BLS (must be through AHA, AHSI, or American Red Cross), NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring - Minimum 2 years of current L&D or FBC nursing experience required - ADN or ASN degree required - English proficiency required (speaking, reading, and writing) - Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted - Former permanent employees of the health system must have a minimum one-year gap before being considered as a traveler Additional Information - Candidate must pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of the assignment; failure to pass will result in dismissal - Candidate's date of birth (DOB) and Social Security Number (SSN) will be required upon offer acceptance - All required certifications must be current and available for review during the hiring process - An ASAP start is preferred American Traveler Job ID P-680857. 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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