Labor & Delivery RN
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,544/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 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 - Labor & Delivery
Location
- Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Unit and Facility Profile
- Labor and Delivery unit with 17 beds and 2 triage rooms
- Level II Special Care Nursery (SCN) and Postpartum care
- Trauma Level III facility
- Patient population: Adults and newborns
- Approximately 75 deliveries per month
- Equipment includes fetal monitors, ISTAT, and Freestyle
- Electronic Health Records: Cerner and Fetalink
Schedule
- Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Weekend hours vary
- No call requirements
- No float requirements
Required Certifications
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- AWHONN certification (must be renewed every 2 years)
Required Experience and Skills
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience working with infant patients
- Charge nurse level experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience performing cervical exams
- Postpartum care experience
- Nursery experience in a Level II Special Care Nursery or higher acuity setting
Common Diagnoses and Treatments Encountered
- Labor
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
- Hypertension
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- Macrosomia
- Drug use in pregnancy
Additional Information
- Practicing in a community hospital with a regional mission
- No resident physicians; not a teaching hospital
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped labor and delivery unit within a scenic region known for outdoor activities and a friendly community environment.
Employer
Host Healthcare
265 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Very Good Recruiter, i have used Vicky for 3 assignments and she is helpful, courteous and kind Will Culpepper travel nurse since 2020
Cons
None
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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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