Labor & Delivery RN
Los Alamos, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,178/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - OB/GYN (Labor & Delivery)
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Unit & Patient Population
- Unit: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum (4 labor rooms, 4 postpartum rooms)
- Patient Population: Childbearing-aged women and newborns
- Patient Ratios:
- Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum (LDRP): 2 patients to 1 nurse
- Postpartum couplets: 3 patients to 1 nurse
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): OBIX, Medhost, GUI
Position Details
- Role: Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery
- Number of Openings: 1
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
- Call Requirements: As needed
- Float Requirements: As needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1 year of OB/GYN nursing experience, including Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP)
- OB/GYN experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Must be fingerprinted and undergo background check per New Mexico state requirements; a 14-day supervised waiver period is allowed while waiting for results (not applicable to physicians)
Work Environment & Culture
- Facility Size: 47-bed acute care facility with approximately 300 healthcare employees
- Personality Fit: Patient experience focused, teamwork oriented, eager to learn
- Dress Code: Scrubs required; no casual wear allowed
Additional Notes
- Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
- Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
- Client may require additional certifications beyond those listed
- Must comply with New Mexico Department of Health fingerprinting and background check process before hire
Employer
Host Healthcare
229 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiters, Lauren Pollacci and Peighton Sizemore! Peighton was my original recruiter and was absolutely great. Lauren is my current recruiter and I love working with her! The responsiveness is amazing and they really advocate for their travelers
Cons
Not many pediatric travel nurse contracts
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Los Alamos, NM
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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