Mother-Baby / Postpartum Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,312/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
Job Opportunity: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Registered Nurse
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Position Overview
- Unit: Mother-Baby Unit (includes Couplet Care and Postpartum)
- Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Hours per week: 48
- Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
- Total Staffed Beds: 554
- Charting System: Cerner
- Parking: No fee
Patient Population & Care Requirements
- Patient Diagnoses: Antepartum, Postpartum, Gynecology
- Must be able to care for postpartum patients receiving magnesium sulfate infusions for pre-eclampsia
- Antepartum patients require fetal heart tones and/or Non-Stress Tests (NSTs) once per shift
- Floating within scope to Women's Special Care or med/surg patients is expected if unable to take antepartum patients
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1 year of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Scheduling & Work Conditions
- Weekend shifts required: 3-4 per 4-week schedule
- Self-scheduling available; block scheduling not guaranteed
- No on-call requirement
- Floating to other units within scope may be required
- No local candidates accepted within 75 miles radius
- Guaranteed contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
- New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
- A 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel at this facility
- Overtime paid after 48 hours starting 10/30/2025
Orientation & Testing Requirements
- Cerner training attestation required (test-out option available for experienced Cerner users)
- Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units (not required for Mother-Baby Unit)
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required for behavioral health units (not specified for this unit)
- Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement required
- Pass/fail testing and other competency exams as per facility policy
Documentation & Compliance
- Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
- Two professional references within 3 years of hire required
- Work history verification for 3 years required
- Traveler compliance form must be completed and uploaded
- Background registration and emergency contact forms required
- Confidentiality statement and work experience checklists are not required due to crisis credentialing policies
Additional Notes
- Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
- Fingerprinting cost ($88.30) is candidate’s responsibility unless exception granted
- COVID-19 vaccination is optional; facility must report vaccination status or declination
- Scrub color: Black
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Mother-Baby Unit RN travel contract position in Albuquerque, NM.
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Farmington, NM
As a travel nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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