Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

$2,203/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,203/week

Description

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: See shift details
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
Call Requirements: As Needed
Float Requirements: As Needed

Facility & Unit Information

47-bed acute care facility
Unit: OB/GYN (Labor & Delivery and Postpartum)
Beds: 4 Labor rooms, 4 Postpartum rooms
Patient Ratios:
- Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum (LDRP): 2 patients to 1 nurse
- Postpartum couplets: 3 patients to 1 nurse
Patient Population: Childbearing-aged women and newborns
Electronic Health Records (EHR): OBIX, Medhost, GUI

Requirements

Licensure: Registered Nurse license valid in New Mexico
Certifications Required at Submission:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- HWC (Healthcare Worker Certification)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Years of Experience in Specialty: Minimum 2 years (Labor & Delivery/Postpartum experience required)
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (no explicit requirement)
Additional State Requirement:
- Fingerprinting and background check required before hire (travelers may start on a 14-day supervised waiver while results are pending)

Desired Skills & Attributes

Previous Labor & Delivery/Postpartum experience required
Patient experience focused
Teamwork oriented
Eager to learn

Dress Code

Scrubs required (no casual wear)

Notes

Orientation is weekly on Mondays
Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

Employer

LifePoint

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,267–4,469/week

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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.

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