Labor and Delivery RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,239/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- 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.
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D)
Overview
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Facility type: Level I Trauma, children's hospital, teaching hospital; short-term, acute care
- Total staffed beds: 554
- Contract length: 13 weeks (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
- Contract options: 36- or 48-hour contracts available
- Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30)
- Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
- Guaranteed hours: Contracted hours of 36, 48, or 40 per week
- Ratio: 1:2
- Housing: Not mentioned in the source
- Float: Within scope to antepartum and postpartum
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse license in New Mexico
- 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
- Experience in a large hospital setting
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience as an OB circulator
- Ability to interpret fetal heart rate strips
- Experience with meconium deliveries
- Experience as a baby nurse
- Postpartum experience
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
Other Certifications
- The source lists these certifications as required or preferred depending on the unit. Confirm against the unit description: PALS, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, MAB, CPI, and NIH Stroke certification.
- MAB is listed under Required Qualifications because the source includes it in the L&D requirements.
Schedule and Assignment Details
- Holidays: Must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. No holiday time off for December starts.
- On-call: Required. 4x12 schedule: 12 hours over 4 weeks. 3x12 schedule: 24 hours over 4 weeks.
- Weekends: No specific weekend requirements, but weekend days off cannot be guaranteed.
- Block schedule: Not guaranteed.
- Time off: Requests greater than 7 days require approval.
- Mandatory break: 6 months required after 4 consecutive assignments or one year, whichever comes first.
Eligibility and Hiring Preferences
- First-timers accepted.
- Pending license accepted.
- Does not accept locals within 100 miles.
Facility Details
- Scrubs: Purple scrubs provided
- Parking: No fee
Notes
- COVID vaccination is no longer required, but the facility must still report COVID vaccine numbers. Upload the series or a declination.
- The source lists a Cerner training attestation for RNs. Electronic charting training is part of orientation.
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 Labor and Delivery 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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