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Registered Nurse - OB/GYN (Labor & Delivery)

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Shift: See shift details (not specified)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
Call Requirements: As needed

Unit & Patient Population

Unit: Labor & Delivery (4 labor rooms, 4 postpartum rooms)
Patient Ratios:
- Labor/Delivery/Postpartum: 2:1 or 1:1 in LDRP
- Postpartum: 3 couplets to 1 nurse
Patient Population: Childbearing-aged women and newborns
Electronic Health Records (EHR): OBIX, Medhost, GUI

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) and Postpartum care
Certifications (must have at submission):
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Healthy Workplaces Certification (HWC)

Job Responsibilities & Expectations

Provide nursing care in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units
Float to other units as needed
Maintain patient-focused care with teamwork and eagerness to learn
Adhere to dress code: scrubs required, no casual wear

Additional Notes

Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
Facility is a 47-bed acute care center with approximately 300 healthcare employees
No trauma level designation for this unit
Patient care involves common diagnoses and treatments related to Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs seeking a travel assignment in New Mexico with a focus on maternal and newborn care.

Facility

Los Alamos Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
47 beds

ADDRESS3917 West RoadLos Alamos, NM 87544

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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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