RN - Family Birthing
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Santa Fe, New Mexico
L&D · Mother-Baby
Posted Jul 13
- Unit
- L&D
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $17/hr below the median
- Shift differential
- +$4/hr
The median for Labor & Delivery in New Mexico is $57/hr, across 5 postings.
About this role
Presbyterian is seeking a Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby RN to provide expert care throughout childbirth and postpartum recovery. In this role, you will oversee patient care, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns. Responsibilities include patient education, informed consent guidance, and supporting families in newborn care. You will maintain clinical competency, ensure compliance with hospital policies, and collaborate on care plans. Strong communication, teamwork, and on-call support are essential.
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Requirements
- ADN/BSN/MSN
- NM State or Multistate License
- BLS Certification at time of hire
- Experience working with neonates
- Labor & delivery experience
- Hospital patient care experience
- 12 hour shift availability
- On call availability
Benefits
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge (Canopy Badge)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Place
- City
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,463/mo
- Local household income
- $73,482/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Santa Fe area index 98.8, where 100 is the national average.
Santa Fe blends high-desert beauty with a renowned arts scene, adobe architecture, and a slow-paced, culturally rich lifestyle at 7,200 feet. Nurses drawn to the Canyon Road galleries, historic Plaza, and cooler mountain climate will find a close-knit community where outdoor recreation meets Southwestern charm.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with more than 11,000 employees. The system comprises eight hospitals, a statewide health plan (Presbyterian…
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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?