Labor & Delivery RN – Level 2 Special Care Nursery & Postpartum
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Travel RN – Labor & Delivery

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level III trauma center with 198 beds
• Services: Medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology, pediatrics, inpatient behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
• Regional healthcare provider for Four Corners region (NM, AZ, CO, UT)
• Not a teaching hospital; no resident physicians
• Community hospital setting with a regional mission

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery, Level 2 Special Care Nursery (SCN), and Postpartum
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: Varies
• Call Requirements: None
• Unit Beds: 17 beds with 2 triage rooms
• Patient Population: Adults and newborns
• Patient Volume: Approximately 75 deliveries per month
• Patient Ratios: According to AWHONN standards
• EHR Systems: Cerner and Fetalink
• Equipment: Fetal monitors, ISTAT, Freestyle

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Labor & Delivery specialty
• Charge Nurse Experience: Required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AHA)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • AWHONN (must be renewed every 2 years)
• Education: ADN or BSN
• Skills:

  • Labor & delivery experience for labor positions
  • Postpartum couplet care experience
  • Nursery experience in a Level 2 nursery or higher acuity for SCN positions
  • Fetal monitoring and stabilization of neonates
  • Ability to troubleshoot high acuity situations and perform triage assessments
• Clinical Duties:

  • Cervical exams
  • Infant delivery assistance (with on-call physician)
  • Perform duties consistent with standard of care and industry standards with minimal supervision

Additional Information

• No float requirements
• No call requirements
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities nearby (hiking, kayaking, historical sites)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN assignment in Labor & Delivery at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM. The role requires at least 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience, charge nurse experience, and current certifications including BLS, NRP, ACLS, and AWHONN. The position offers night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week and no call or float requirements. The facility serves a diverse patient population with a focus on high-quality maternal and newborn care.