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

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions)

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours (also options for 40 or 48 hours/week contracts)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Float: Yes, within scope to antepartum and postpartum units
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Weekend Requirements: No specific weekend requirements; scheduling flexibility limited
• Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
• Pending New Mexico nursing license accepted at time of submission
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Absences longer than 7 days require approval
• Overtime: Applies after 48 hours worked (effective 10/30/2025)
• Break Policy: 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel work

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of L&D nursing experience (higher experience requirement takes precedence)
• Experience in a large L&D unit/facility required
• Must have experience with 3rd and 4th stage postpartum care, baby nurse duties, and meconium deliveries
• Circulate and fetal heart monitoring (FHM) skills required
• Special procedures experience preferred: cerclage, version, cesarean section (C/S), postpartum tubal ligation (PPTL), external/internal fetal monitoring, artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), medically assisted deliveries, cesarean hysterectomy, neonatal palliative care, nitrous oxide use, massive transfusion protocol, malignant hyperthermia management

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC (American Red Cross), RQI not accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - RQI not accepted; must have certification upon submission or risk scheduling delays
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification recommended
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC, CPI, MOAB) may be required depending on unit assignment

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license in New Mexico required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Must bring original New Mexico license with 3D seal onsite for verification

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (NM Department of Health clearance)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exemptions allowed with proper documentation)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required; history of disease not accepted for Varicella
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
• COVID-19 vaccine: optional; facility reports vaccination status

Documentation & Testing

• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire required
• Work history verification for 3 years required, including detailed verification information
• Skills checklist required
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required (minimum 80% passing score)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required with minimum 80% score and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available)
• Traveler compliance form must be completed and uploaded

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Purple scrubs provided
• Parking: No fee

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Candidates must have a valid non-local driver’s license (ID cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation; travel arrangements may require approval
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks in length
• 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel work, whichever comes first

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced L&D RNs interested in travel nursing with a reputable acute care facility in New Mexico.

Requirements/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 nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in circulate skills
• Proficient in fetal heart monitoring (FHM) skills