L&D | Registered Nurse

Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse RN – 13-Week Contract in Raton, New Mexico

Apply for a Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Raton, New Mexico, providing maternal, newborn, and postpartum care in a rural critical access hospital. Join a dedicated LDRP team supporting family-centered care, labor and delivery services, and a well-baby nursery. Raton offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, scenic mountain surroundings, historic charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation in northeastern New Mexico.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Raton, New Mexico
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Alternating 36- and 48-hour weeks, typically 3 or 4 night shifts per week; blocked 7-on/7-off scheduling may be available
• Unit: LDRP unit with four labor and delivery rooms, triage, and a well-baby nursery
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1
• Call: No call required
• Charting: Recent Cerner EMR experience required
• Additional Scheduling Information: Every-other-weekend coverage and holiday coverage may be required. Any requested time off must be submitted with the initial application.

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Current New Mexico RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Recent Cerner charting experience
• Ability to care for laboring patients, postpartum patients, and neonates in an LDRP setting
• Two professional references
• Willingness to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliated facility when required
• Travel candidates only; applicants residing within 100 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Assist with deliveries and provide immediate care and assessment for newborns
• Care for patients in labor and delivery rooms, triage, and the well-baby nursery
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Support patient education, family-centered care, and discharge planning
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to other hospital departments or an affiliated facility as needed and in accordance with applicable policies

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Raton, New Mexico, and join a supportive maternal-child healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.