Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery

Prime Time Healthcare

Gallup, New Mexico

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Posted Aug 25

Shift and hours: Nights36 hours a week
Unit and setting: L&D · Hospital
License: RN licenseValid AZ or Compact RN Licensure
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

Do you qualify?

License: Valid AZ or Compact RN Licensure Check your license
Certification: Valid NRP (Fetal/Stable may be required)
Certification: Valid (AHA) BLS Certification
Certification: Valid (AHA) ACLS Certification
Also asks: Strong understanding of Nursing protocols and procedures
Also asks: Ability to meet physical demands (standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, and lifting as needed)

Preferred

Experience: Strong NICU experience preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of New Mexico travel payNew Mexico travel postings that state pay run $1,080/week to $2,620/week, the middle half $1,600/week to $2,370/week, across 122 postings.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance
Untaxed Per Diems & Travel Stipend

The workplace

Prime Time Healthcare

Staffing partner

Staffing partner: Prime Time Healthcare

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The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

BetterNurse cites structured new-grad mentorship at smaller scale; employer FAQ still typically requires RNs to have 2 years' experience.

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As of 2026-07-09Source 1: betternurse.org Source 2: primetimehealthcare.com

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Employer scheduling

Contracts 4-13 weeks plus per diem; most assignments guarantee 36 hrs/wk; flexible scheduling; can choose location; nights 36 hrs on Fremont Med-Surg posting.

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As of 2025-08-01Source 1: primetimehealthcare.com Source 2: primetimehealthcare.com

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Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery - Travel Contract Position near Gallup NM!

Prime Time Healthcare is seeking an experienced RN for an exciting  contract opportunity! If you’re looking for a rewarding position with competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery - Position Details

Location: Ganado AZ (40-50min from Gallup, NM)

Contract Length: 13 weeks + extensions

Shift: Nights | 36 hours weekly | Blocked Schedule

Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery - Compensation &

Benefits

Weekly Pay: $2,902

Untaxed Per Diems & Travel Stipend for eligible travelers

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, and more)

Registered Nurse / RN Labor & Delivery - Position

Requirements

Valid AZ or Compact RN Licensure

Valid (AHA) BLS Certification

Valid (AHA) ACLS Certification

Valid NRP (Fetal/Stable may be required)

Strong NICU experience preferred

Strong understanding of Nursing protocols and procedures

Ability to meet physical demands (standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, and lifting as needed)

Why Choose Prime Time Healthcare?

14+ Years of Excellence – Providing top-tier staffing solutions

Personalized Placement Support – A dedicated recruiter to guide you every step of the way

Fast & Simple Application Process – Get started quickly and efficiently

Apply Today! Secure your next great opportunity by submitting your application now. One of our recruiters will be in touch shortly!

Pay: $2,985.00 per week

Experience

Labor and Delivery: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Gallup, NM

Gallup, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $927/mo
Household income: $58,303/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Gallup, NM

NeighborhoodsNurses and professionals moving to Gallup typically look at residential neighborhoods like Indian Hills, known for its well-maintained homes, quiet atmosphere, and immediate access to trailheads in the surrounding hills. East Side Gallup is another favored residential area appreciated for its peaceful streets, cleanliness, and established neighborhood feel. Closer to downtown and along the Route 66 corridor, housing shifts toward garden-style apartment complexes, duplexes, and modest single-family rentals, providing an easy hop to commercial amenities.

Nurses and professionals moving to Gallup typically look at residential neighborhoods like Indian Hills, known for its well-maintained homes, quiet atmosphere, and immediate access to trailheads in the surrounding hills. East Side Gallup is another favored residential area appreciated for its peaceful streets, cleanliness, and established neighborhood feel.

Closer to downtown and along the Route 66 corridor, housing shifts toward garden-style apartment complexes, duplexes, and modest single-family rentals, providing an easy hop to commercial amenities.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nextdoor.com

Getting aroundGallup is an exceptionally drivable town where most local commutes take under fifteen minutes. Interstate 40 runs along the northern edge of the city, while Historic Route 66 cuts directly through the central business district, making navigation simple. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, so hospital staff rely entirely on personal vehicles, though parking is abundant and free across local healthcare facilities and shopping centers.

Gallup is an exceptionally drivable town where most local commutes take under fifteen minutes. Interstate 40 runs along the northern edge of the city, while Historic Route 66 cuts directly through the central business district, making navigation simple.

Public transit options are virtually nonexistent, so hospital staff rely entirely on personal vehicles, though parking is abundant and free across local healthcare facilities and shopping centers.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major perk, centered on the dramatic sandstone cliffs and mesa country surrounding town. Red Rock Park is the crown jewel for camping, canyon hiking, and open vistas, while the High Desert Trail system offers miles of well-marked singletrack for mountain bikers and trail runners. Just east of town, the McGaffey trails lead into the forested terrain of the Zuni Mountains, and the striking spires of the Church Rock formation provide a quintessential desert hiking excursion.

Outdoor recreation is a major perk, centered on the dramatic sandstone cliffs and mesa country surrounding town. Red Rock Park is the crown jewel for camping, canyon hiking, and open vistas, while the High Desert Trail system offers miles of well-marked singletrack for mountain bikers and trail runners.

Just east of town, the McGaffey trails lead into the forested terrain of the Zuni Mountains, and the striking spires of the Church Rock formation provide a quintessential desert hiking excursion.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: newmexicomagazine.org Source 4: homes.com

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Living in Gallup

Sitting at 6,600 feet elevation beneath towering crimson cliffs, Gallup is a high-desert crossroads shaped by Historic Route 66 and neighboring Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni nations. For relocating nurses, practicing here means serving a vital regional medical role while immersing yourself in an authentic Southwestern landscape. Commutes across McKinley County are brisk and stress-free, typically under fifteen minutes along Interstate 40 or Route 66. Off shift, staff recharge on the High Desert Trail, hike Red Rock Park, or sample green chile breakfast burritos at Mama's Kitchen and New Mexican specialties at Genaros. The town comes alive during landmark events like the historic Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and the Red Rock Balloon Rally. Living here requires embracing realistic rural tradeoffs: you will contend with spring windstorms, freezing winter snows, minimal transit, and scarce big-city retail. Yet for clinicians seeking deeply meaningful patient care, strong cultural roots, and red-rock canyonlands right in their backyard, Gallup delivers an unforgettable chapter.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: newmexicomagazine.org Source 4: wnpa.org

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Gallup, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.