Labor and Delivery RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,983/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 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.
Required Qualifications
- Valid New Mexico RN license (may be pending at time of submission)
- Labor and Delivery experience: 1 year required
- Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- Experience in a large L&D unit or facility (large hospital setting)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience as an OB circulator
- Fetal heart monitoring (FHM) skills
- Experience with meconium deliveries (3s/4s required)
- Baby nurse experience (3s/4s required)
- Postpartum experience (3s/4s required)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (RQI not accepted)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (RQI not accepted)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) (RQI not accepted). Candidates without an NRP certification in hand at submission may have difficulty scheduling a class in time for their start date.
- Valid non-local driver's license (ID cards not accepted)
Facility Overview
- Level I trauma center, children's hospital, teaching hospital
- Short-term acute care
- 554 total staffed beds
- Purple scrubs provided
- Charting in an electronic medical record
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks) Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 19:30 Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week (contracts of 36, 40, or 48 hours per week are available)
Unit Details
- Ratio: 1:2
- Float scope: Within scope, may float to antepartum and postpartum
- Special procedures and unit details: Cerclage, version, C/S, PPTL, external and internal monitoring, AROM, medically assisted deliveries, C-hyst, neonatal palliative care, nitrous, massive transfusion protocol, malignant hyperthermia
Other Certifications (Required or Preferred Per Unit)
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support; AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
- ENPC
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Health and Immunizations
- Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (no annual update required)
- Negative TB test (QuantiFERON, T-SPOT, or PPD) within 1 year of start. PPD must have a mm reading. Past positive responders need proof of past positive status, a negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and a TB questionnaire within 1 year.
- TB questionnaire required annually
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or a positive IgG titer. Low or equivocal titers require 2 vaccines before or after titer, or 1 prior vaccine and 1 booster. History of disease is not accepted for varicella. Shingrix is not accepted in place of varicella.
- Hepatitis B: declination, series, or titer
- Flu vaccine required year-round and must be on file before start. Facility-specific exemption form is available.
- COVID vaccine not required; series or declination must be uploaded for the facility's reporting.
- N95 fit test within 1 year of start. Acceptable masks: 1870+, 1860, 1860s, V-Flex 1804, V-Flex 1804s. Facial hair that prevents a passing fit test requires shaving.
- Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
Background and Documentation
- 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Fingerprinting required for NM Department of Health clearance, completed onsite during orientation. Candidates who completed fingerprinting within the past 12 months do not need to redo it.
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start
- Education verification (diploma or transcript accepted if third-party verification cannot be completed)
- Social Security card copy may be requested
- Valid non-local driver's license required (ID cards not accepted). If approval is needed, candidate must submit a letter explaining transportation to and from work. The location is not near public transportation.
- Two professional references within 3 years of hire
- Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history
- Work history verification of 3 years of previous experience. Attestation letters are acceptable.
- Skills checklist required
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement, welcome PowerPoint acknowledgement, traveler compliance form, background registration, and emergency contact form
Schedule and Policies
- Holidays: No holiday time off for December starts. Must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
- Weekends: No specific weekend requirements, but weekend days off are not guaranteed.
- On-call: Required. 4x12 schedule: 12 hours over 4 weeks. 3x12 schedule: 24 hours over 4 weeks.
- Block schedule: Not guaranteed
- Time off (RTO): Requests longer than 7 days require approval.
- Travelers: Must take a 6-month break after 4 consecutive assignments or after reaching one year, whichever comes first.
- Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles
- First-time travelers: Accepted
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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