Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery (RN - L&D)

This position offers an opportunity to provide evidence-based obstetric nursing care in a labor and delivery setting. You will work the night shift (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM) on a 13-week contract basis, delivering comprehensive care to laboring patients with continuous fetal monitoring and supporting high-risk deliveries.

Clinical Setting

You will work on-site in All Cities, New Mexico, in a collaborative labor and delivery unit. This role requires in-person presence and adherence to on-site scheduling and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based obstetric care to laboring patients with continuous fetal monitoring
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, respond to emergencies, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and update labor and delivery care plans
• Document all care accurately in electronic medical records and ensure compliance
• Assist in high-risk deliveries and perform necessary obstetric procedures within scope
• Educate patients and families on labor processes, pain management, and postnatal care
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure infection control throughout labor and delivery
• Demonstrate professional growth by pursuing certifications and participating in ongoing competency training
• Provide on-site support and mentorship to junior nurses and support staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance labor and delivery outcomes
• Meet productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning for patient load and staffing

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license with state obstetric nursing endorsement
• Minimum 2–3 years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery with fetal monitoring
• Proficiency in continuous fetal monitoring and interpretation of tracings
• Ability to perform obstetric procedures within scope and assist in high-risk deliveries
• Strong documentation in electronic medical records with accuracy and compliance
• Excellent infection control, sterile technique, and hand hygiene practices
• Ability to work on-site with adherence to scheduling, contracts, and productivity targets

Licenses and Certifications

• Current RN license with state obstetric nursing endorsement
• ACLS certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification or willingness to obtain promptly
• Ongoing competency training participation required

Schedule

• Night shift: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract position

Compensation

• $2,430 per 13 weeks
• Competitive base salary with reliable, straightforward compensation and regular pay