Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
L&D (Labor and Delivery) Nurse in a hospital setting. This role involves supporting obstetric patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies and complex cases. The position offers the opportunity for first-time travel professionals to gain valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Qualifications: Required certifications include ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (pending certificates acceptable). Must have 3 years of experience in labor and delivery, with previous charge nurse experience, patient ratio experience, and proficiency with community hospital charting systems.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Responsible for antepartum and labor & delivery care, assisting with high-risk deliveries, maintaining sterile procedures, and using electronic fetal monitoring equipment. Care includes managing anticoagulation therapy, administering antihypertensives, assisting with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and supporting neonatal care for patients ranging from neonates to adults.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk obstetric cases, familiarity with interdisciplinary support services such as respiratory and radiology, and competency in sterile vaginal exams and fetal monitoring.
- Additional Information: Floats to like units within the scope of practice may be required as per facility needs. Unit has 15 beds and handles an average of 100-200 deliveries per month. Duration of assignment is from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1301194. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus