OB L&D Registered Nurse Travel Contract

Description

Deliver More Than Just Care
Are you an experienced Labor & Delivery RN ready to bring your skills to a community-focused setting where your work is truly valued? Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, NM is seeking dedicated nurses for long-term travel contracts within an Indian Health Services (IHS) facility. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to provide maternal care in a rural environment where your clinical knowledge and cultural sensitivity can make a lasting difference for families.

What You Can Expect:

• Contract duration: 13 weeks up to 1 year, with possibility of extension 
• Inquire about our  Benefits and health insurance options, including paid time off 
• 12-hour day and night shifts available 
• Flexible scheduling: options include block scheduling or 36/48-hour alternating weeks 
• Active RN license from any U.S. state accepted – no NM license required
• Low-intervention birth environment with both routine and high-risk deliveries 
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team setting
• Culturally meaningful patient care focused on community values 
• Prior IHS or travel experience is a plus.
• Requires 2 years direct experience in Labor & Delivery, Fetal monitoring, and emergency OB response 
• RPMS Electronic charting.
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Your Responsibilities:
As a Travel OB/L&D RN at Crownpoint, you’ll provide high-quality, family-centered care during labor, delivery, postpartum, and recovery. You'll manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries (vaginal and cesarean), and ensure the well-being of both mothers and newborns in a culturally respectful environment.

Key Duties Include:

• Monitoring fetal heart tones and maternal vital signs 
• Supporting patients through labor and delivery using evidence-based practices 
• Administering medications, including epidurals and oxytocin, and managing IVs 
• Assisting physicians with vaginal births and C-sections 
• Performing newborn assessments and initiating breastfeeding support 
• Educating patients and families on postpartum care and newborn health 
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with hospital policies 
• Collaborating with OB providers, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, and support staff 

Why Crownpoint Healthcare Facility?
Located in the heart of Crownpoint, NM, this IHS facility serves the local Navajo Nation and surrounding rural communities. The OB unit supports women and families with a strong emphasis on respectful, culturally aligned care. If you’re passionate about maternal-child health and want to make a difference, this is a rare and fulfilling opportunity.

Other Expectations:
This job description may be adjusted as needed. Employees are expected to follow additional job-related duties and directions from their supervisor to support patient care and facility needs.

Indian Preference Policy:
Prairie Band, LLC follows Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This role is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference is given per Section 22-2-4(B), where applicable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN):

• Minimum of (2) two years experience required
• Nursing experience in an  Acute Care Setting required
• Graduated from a National League of Nursing Accredited Nursing Program
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate's degree, or Diploma from an accredited professional registered nursing education program is required
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required
• Applicant must have active and unrestricted, current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in any State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with IHS Preferred
• Previous Travel experience preferred
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be willing to pass a federal background check

Ready to Make a Difference?
Speak with our recruiting team about becoming part of this impactful journey.