Labor and Delivery RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,275/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Valid New Mexico RN license
- Labor and Delivery experience: 1 year, completed within the last year
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience in a large hospital setting
- Valid driver's license
- Circulate skills required
- FHM skills required
- 3s/4s experience with meconium deliveries
- 3s/4s experience as a baby nurse
- Postpartum experience
Onboarding Requirements
Identification and Background
- Valid non-local driver's license (ID cards not accepted; if approval is needed, a letter explaining transportation to and from work is required)
- Social Security card (copy may be requested)
- 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Fingerprinting required (NM Department of Health clearance, completed onsite during orientation; candidate pays)
- Education verification (diploma or transcript accepted if third-party verification cannot be completed)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
- Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screens not accepted)
Employment History
- Complete application with at least 3 years of work history
- Work history verified for the past 3 years (attestation letters accepted)
- Two professional references within 3 years of hire
- Skills checklist required
Health and Immunizations
- Physical within 1 year prior to start
- Negative TB test within 1 year of start (or TB questionnaire, and chest X-ray for past positive responders)
- Annual TB questionnaire
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer (history of varicella disease not accepted; Shingrix not accepted in place of varicella vaccine)
- Hepatitis B declination, series, or titer
- Annual flu vaccination or documented exemption, on file before start
- COVID vaccine not required; the facility must still report vaccine numbers (upload series or declination)
- N95 fit test within 1 year of start, using an accepted mask (1870+, 1860, 1860s, V-Flex 1804, V-Flex 1804s)
Training and Acknowledgements
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- Welcome presentation review and signed acknowledgement before start
- Electronic charting training required (candidates may test out if experienced)
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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