Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse (RN) – Postpartum needed for a travel assignment in Milan, New Mexico. This 13-week engagement starts on 09/21/2026 in a hospital postpartum/LDRP setting. You will work a 12-hour rotating night schedule (3x12), with potential holiday and weekend coverage. Weekly pay ranges from $2,598 to $2,768, and 36 guaranteed hours per week. This assignment emphasizes patient- and family-centered perinatal care, adhering to the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act and current evidence-based guidelines.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,598–$2,768 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating nights (3x12)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Work setting: hospital perinatal unit (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough postpartum assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for postpartum patients and newborns.
- Deliver direct nursing care across the perinatal spectrum, promoting safe, culturally competent, and evidence-based practices.
- Provide clear education to patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, lactation, and safe transitions of care.
- Direct and supervise licensed practical nurses and other ancillary personnel; ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the broader care team; participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Float to other departments as needed, with appropriate orientation and training.
Requirements
- Current New Mexico RN license or active Multi-State Compact (eNLC) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Department-specific qualifications for Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP): current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required.
- OPS Emergency Workshop and STABLE certification required within 12 months.
- SAFER NM Technician certification preferred.
- Education and clinical experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for perinatal/postpartum care; ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Ability to work in a hospital postpartum setting and to float to other departments as needed.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Extension opportunities for future assignments with the organization
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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work