Travel Labor and Delivery RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Family Birthing Center Labor & Delivery position requiring a NM or compact license and specialized certifications. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Position based in a hospital Family Birthing Center - Care provided across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum/nursery settings - Patient population includes laboring mothers and newborns including critical and high-risk cases - Responsibilities include labor assessment, fetal monitoring, medication administration, prep for scheduled or emergency C-sections, and stabilization of newborns - Expected to float to other departments or locations within a 20-mile range - 12-hour night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am, three shifts per week - EPIC EMR is used; onsite training is provided if needed - Main responsibilities include triage of antepartum patients, labor and fetal assessment, administration of specialized medications, and immediate stabilization of newborns - Care for postpartum mothers and newborns including hearing screens, IV starts, medication administration, and monitoring for withdrawal or hypoglycemia - Required to assist with newborn care procedures such as circumcisions, phototherapy, and critical stabilization for transport - Must provide holiday coverage as assigned - Scrubs are required as the dress code - Candidates with previous permanent employment at this health system must have a minimum one-year separation before being considered /n /n Requirements/n - Active NM or Compact RN license - Minimum of two years of current experience in Labor & Delivery - Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required - Current certifications: BLS (AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross), NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring - Must pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) testing during the first week of assignment - EPIC EMR experience preferred; onsite training available - No local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American Traveler Job ID P-661424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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