Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D) - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Purple scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee

Job Description

• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in L&D; first-timers accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Weekend Requirements: No specific weekend requirements; scheduling flexibility limited
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 4x12s (12 hours over 4 weeks) or 3x12s (24 hours over 4 weeks)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to antepartum and postpartum units
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: No locals within 75 miles accepted
• Pending License: New Mexico license can pend at time of submission and is accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48), facility allowed to adjust

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC (not RQI)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC (not RQI)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for L&D, NICU, and Mother/Baby units (not RQI)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC, CPI, MOAB for Behavioral Health if applicable)

Special Requirements & Skills

• Must have experience in a large L&D unit/facility
• Circulate and Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) skills required
• Experience with 3s/4s in postpartum, baby nurse duties, and meconium deliveries
• Experience with special procedures including:

  • Cerclage, version, Cesarean Section (C/S), postpartum tubal ligation (PPTL)
  • External and internal fetal monitoring, artificial rupture of membranes (AROM)
  • Medically assisted deliveries, C-hyst, neonatal palliative care
  • Nitrous oxide use, massive transfusion protocol, malignant hyperthermia management

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year (specific mask types accepted)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (negative result required)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• Immunizations required: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination, declination, or titer)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation)
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Work history verification for at least 3 years

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Orientation includes Cerner training attestation and possible testing
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units including L&D; must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section
• Fingerprinting cost is candidate responsibility unless exception granted
• Must have a valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted)
• No public transportation nearby; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, large L&D unit with a variety of specialized procedures and a supportive teaching hospital environment. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties and flexible scheduling within the scope of the facility’s needs.