L&D Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions)

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours per week: 48 (options for 36 or 48 hours available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Float: Yes, within scope to antepartum and postpartum units
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Weekend requirements: No specific weekend requirements; scheduling is difficult and no guaranteed weekend days off
• Locals within 100 miles not accepted
• Pending New Mexico nursing license accepted at time of submission
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Labor and Delivery nursing experience of at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Special skills required:

  • Circulate skills
  • Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) skills

Licensure

• Must hold an active New Mexico RN license or have a pending license at time of submission

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation for NM Department of Health clearance (candidates with prints within past 12 months may be exempt)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
  • Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form
• COVID vaccine: Optional; facility reports vaccination numbers and accepts declination

Testing and Competency Exams

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required (must score ≥80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (minimum 80% to pass)
• Pass/fail testing includes EKG and medication exams with two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Arrhythmia exam review and attestation required for L&D and other specified units

Documentation and Onboarding

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Social Security card required for verification
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (3 years minimum)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Facility-specific compliance forms and training (e.g., Cerner training attestation) must be completed prior to start

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Children’s Hospital, Teaching Hospital
• Short-term, acute care facility with 554 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• No parking fees
• Purple scrubs provided

Note: Candidates must be prepared for a high-volume credentialing process and potential delays in certification scheduling.