Posted 10/12/2026 · Job #527881
L&D RN- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery in Albuquerque, NM
Apply for a 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nursing assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding travel nurse job with a collaborative women’s health team. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Join a 15-bed Labor & Delivery unit supporting approximately 100-200 births per month and caring for neonates and adults. Albuquerque offers an inspiring high-desert setting, sunny weather, vibrant cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor adventures.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880-$1,980
- Nursing Schedule: Day shifts; 36 hours per week, with an option for 48 hours when available
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
- Weekend Requirement: Approximately 4-6 weekend shifts per six-week period
- Patient Population: Neonates and adults
- Unit Resources: Respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and unit secretary support
- Additional Information: Scrubs provided; floating to like units may be required based on department needs
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be accepted if obtained before the start date
- At least 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required; 3 years preferred
- Current ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, and NRP certifications; pending certifications may be considered
- Strong experience with electronic charting systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of fetal monitoring, obstetric triage, antepartum care, and high-risk deliveries
- Ability to work day shifts and meet the weekend scheduling requirement
Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, antepartum patients, and postpartum surgical patients
- Perform obstetrical triage and ongoing maternal-fetal assessments
- Use external fetal monitoring and recognize changes requiring prompt intervention
- Assist with high-risk deliveries, vaginal deliveries, and Cesarean sections
- Circulate for Cesarean sections and recover post-Cesarean patients
- Perform sterile vaginal examinations and support labor progression
- Administer insulin drips, anticoagulation therapy, and antihypertensive medications as ordered
- Maintain central lines and provide care in accordance with isolation and PPE protocols
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary support teams to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
Apply now for this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel nursing opportunity and join a supportive Labor & Delivery healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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