Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
About The Position
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Labor & Delivery (L&D) located in Roswell, NM. The assignment begins on 09/14/2026 and is for a weeks-long travel assignment. The schedule is a 4x12-night shift. The position is in an LDRP unit within a hospital setting, focusing on couplet care for laboring patients, mothers, and newborns. Responsibilities include triage and support across the obstetric spectrum. The weekly pay ranges from $2,653 to $2,847, with no guaranteed hours. The contract duration is weeks-long. Weekend coverage is every other weekend. The unit is an 11-bed LDRP unit (Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum) with mother/baby couplet care.
Requirements
- Active RN license in New Mexico or NM/Compact license accepted; must be obtained prior to start.
- Certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE.
- Minimum 1 year in Labor & Delivery.
- First-time travelers accepted.
- Epic charting experience or ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to function effectively in an LDRP unit with couplet care.
- May be required to float to related units within scope with brief orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Charge experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for laboring patients in the LDRP unit, including support during labor and triage needs.
- Deliver couplet care for mothers and newborns; monitor fetal status and maternal vitals; assist with vaginal deliveries and support during Cesarean sections and recovery.
- Conduct newborn assessments, thermoregulation management, phototherapy as indicated, and breastfeeding/lactation support.
- Document in Epic and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (Respiratory, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy) to optimize patient safety and flow.
- Educate families on care plans, newborn care, and discharge readiness; respond to obstetric emergencies with appropriate escalation.
- Maintain clinical proficiency in obstetric care, triage, and post-delivery recovery within the LDRP model.
Benefits
- Brief orientation provided
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance through the agency
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
