RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D)

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) / Labor & Delivery – Days

City/State: Carlsbad, New Mexico

Shift: Days, 06:30-19:00

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 08/03/2026

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care during the antepartum, intrapartum, immediate postpartum, and neonatal phase of Obstetrical care to Labor and Delivery patients by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Hospital policy and procedures. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to antepartum triage, active labor, postpartum (mom and baby), and special care nursery babies.
• Ensure safe delivery of care by utilizing critical thinking skills and scientific judgement.
• Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the available staff.

Requirements:

• 2+ years L&D experience required.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE certifications required.