Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Carlsbad, NM

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel nursing job as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) in Carlsbad, New Mexico (zip code 88220). Join a leading healthcare team at a modern medical center, delivering exceptional care to mothers and newborns throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal stages. Carlsbad is renowned for its friendly community, stunning desert scenery, and proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park—making it a top destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in New Mexico.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Carlsbad, NM 88220 (New Mexico nursing jobs)

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Unit : Labor & Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP)

Start Date : December 1, 2025

End Date : March 2, 2026

Duration : 13-week travel nurse contract

Shift : 12 Hour Days (6 : 30 AM – 7 : 00 PM)

Hours per Week : 36

Number of Positions : 1

Electronic Medical Record : MedHost (inpatient), GE Centricity (OB), Athena (Clinic)

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2,100 - $2,250 per week

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active and unencumbered RN license (Registered Nurse)

Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience

Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required

Strong clinical skills in critical thinking, scientific judgment, and nursing leadership

Ability to delegate and supervise patient care priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

L&D Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients during antepartum triage, active labor, postpartum (mother and baby), and special care nursery

Apply the nursing process in compliance with the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies

Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing continuing education for travel nurses

Anticipate, plan, and ensure safe delivery of patient care in Labor & Delivery settings

Supervise and direct assigned healthcare personnel in patient care delivery

Accurately document patient care and progress using EMR systems (MedHost, GE Centricity, Athena)

Discover the unique opportunities of New Mexico healthcare jobs while making a difference in the lives of families in Carlsbad. Apply now to join our supportive healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #427573. 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 : L&D

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.