American Traveler is looking for Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,262 per week in Farmington, NM. This local job opportunity with ID 3760241415 is live since 2026-07-21 19:58:28. American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Farmington, 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: TravelAssignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, requiring charge-level experience and NM or compact RN licensure for a 13-week night shift contract.Details
Labor & Delivery unit within a 198-bed Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
Specialty coverage includes Labor & Delivery, Level 2 Special Care Nursery (SCN), and Postpartum
17-bed unit with 2 triage rooms, averaging approximately 75 deliveries per month
Patient population includes adults and newborns with common diagnoses such as gestational diabetes (GDM), hypertension, IUGR, macrosomia, and substance use in pregnancy
Patient ratios follow AWHONN standards
Equipment includes fetal monitors, iSTAT, and Freestyle
EHR: Cerner and Fetalink
Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
36 hours per week
Weekend hours vary
No call requirements
No float requirementsRequirements
Active NM or compact RN license required
Required certifications: BLS, NRP, ACLS (all must be from the American Heart Association), and AWHONN (must be renewed every 2 years)
Minimum 2+ years of Labor & Delivery experience
Charge nurse-level experience required
Postpartum couplet care experience required
Nursery experience in a Level 2 nursery or higher required for SCN positions
Experience performing cervical exams required
Experience with infant delivery required, including assisting with deliveries when the on-call physician is responding
Ability to practice with minimal supervision in a non-teaching, community hospital environment
ADN or BSN required
Skills checklist and area-specific competency exam required for consideration
Candidate must be able to clear and start within 10 business days of offer acceptanceAdditional Information
This is a non-teaching hospital with no resident physicians; candidates must be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Preferred skills include fetal monitoring, neonatal stabilization, high-acuity triage assessment, and troubleshooting complex clinical situations
The facility is located in Farmington, NM, in the San Juan River Valley - approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM
The surrounding area offers outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks
This position is part of a RAPID placement program, requiring the candidate to be available to start within 10 business days of offer acceptanceAmerican Traveler Job ID . 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 & DeliveryAbout American TravelerWith 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. -