Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Los Alamos, NM
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,345/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role involves providing specialized care to childbearing-aged women and newborns in a 4-bed Labor, Delivery, Post-Partum (LDRP) unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The shift schedule is nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, and the position starts on 07/27/2026.
Job Details:
- Location: Los Alamos, NM
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery
- Role: Registered Nurse
- Experience: 0 years minimum experience required; at least 1+ years of experience in LDRP/PP preferred
- Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN, BLS, HWC, NRP, PALS; certification and licensure required to work as an L&D nurse in New Mexico; must have required certifications at submission as certifications are not available on site.
- Schedule: Nights; 12 hours shift; 36 hours minimum per week
- Additional Information: Previous LDRP/PP experience required. Travelers may start on a 14-day waiver while waiting on background check results but must be supervised.
- Unit Information:
- Number of beds: 4 labor rooms, 4 postpartum rooms
- Patient ratios: 2-1:1 in LDRPs, 3 couplets:1 postpartum
- EMR systems: OBIX, Medhost, GUI
- Patient population: Childbearing women and newborns
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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