Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Postpartum Nursing Job in Grants, New Mexico

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Grants, New Mexico, providing expert perinatal care across Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum. This on-site OBGYN RN role is ideal for an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse who delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Grants, New Mexico
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating night shifts
• Additional Scheduling: Possible weekend and holiday coverage, occasional labor call, and overtime
• Work Setting: On-site hospital-based Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum unit

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Multi-State Compact/eNLC license
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience, including Labor & Delivery and Postpartum/LDRP nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• OPS Emergency Workshop and STABLE certification required within 12 months
• SAFER NM Technician certification preferred
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, teamwork, and patient-education skills
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan and remain calm and effective during urgent clinical situations
• Ability to lift, position, and transfer patients safely using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment

Labor and Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Support patients during labor and delivery while monitoring maternal and fetal status.
• Perform newborn assessments and provide postpartum nursing care for patients and their families.
• Recognize changes in condition and respond promptly to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Provide culturally sensitive education related to labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate activities for licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and other support personnel.
• Maintain sterile technique and sterile field practices as required.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, professional development, and department initiatives.
• Float to other departments when needed, following appropriate orientation and training.

About This New Mexico Travel Nursing Assignment

Grants is a welcoming community in western New Mexico, known for its high-desert scenery, wide-open landscapes, and proximity to Mount Taylor and Cibola National Forest. The area offers an appealing balance of small-town living and outdoor adventure, with opportunities for hiking, scenic drives, and exploring the region’s rich Route 66 heritage.

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Grants, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.