
L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.61
- Weekly
- $1,930
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,360
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $53.61/hour — 18% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico ($45.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico right now
- 315 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 142 of them in Albuquerque.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $86.00/hour, median $55.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.09/hour across 134 jobs).
Job description
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Travel Labor & Delivery RN job in Albuquerque, NM: Join a dynamic maternal health team and support families during one of life’s most meaningful moments. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers night-shift consistency, supportive clinical leadership, and the chance to build experience in a vibrant Southwest city known for its desert scenery, rich culture, and outdoor adventure.
Job Details
- Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 1/11/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36, with an option for 48 hours depending on assignment needs
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880 - $1,980
- Weekend Requirement: 4-6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
- Orientation: Approximately 36 hours
- First-Time Travelers: Welcome
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to work in New Mexico or a compact license that can be obtained before start
- At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required; 2+ years preferred
- ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate required; pending certifications may be considered
- Charting system experience required
- Experience supporting antepartum, triage, postpartum, and high-risk obstetrical patients preferred
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and rotate within scope as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, and cesarean sections
- Perform fetal monitoring, labor assessments, and obstetrical triage
- Support antepartum care, postpartum recovery, and C-section recovery
- Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective patient care
- Use clinical judgment to respond to changes in patient condition and provide timely interventions
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and support staff to create a positive patient experience
Location Highlights
Albuquerque offers a warm and welcoming setting with a blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. From stunning mountain views to vibrant local culture, the area provides plenty to enjoy during your time off while you build your experience in a rewarding Labor & Delivery nursing environment in New Mexico.
Apply now for this Travel Labor & Delivery RN job in Albuquerque, NM and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care.
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.
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