Labor & Delivery
Labor & Delivery RN – 13-Week Contract
About the Role
Join the obstetrics team at the facility as a Labor & Delivery RN in a rural acute-care setting. This is an ideal opportunity for a nurse ready to work independently and build strong clinical skills in a close-knit team environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 3x12-hour shifts (15:00–03:30 / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
- Weekends: Yes – 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- On-call: No
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
Clinical Scope
You'll manage labor patients, conduct OB , and care for postpartum and nursery patients as clinical volume and staffing needs require. The facility delivers 200–300 babies per month and supports high-risk antepartum cases. You'll work according to AWHONN guidelines and handle procedures including IUPC placement and calibration, CVC/PICC maintenance, magnesium sulfate therapy, anticoagulation, and antihypertensives. You'll assist with high-risk deliveries, circulate for cesarean sections, and recover post-operative patients.
Key Requirements
- Minimum Experience: At least 1 year as an RN
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, FHM
- License: Current compact license at submission
- Independence: Ability to work solo shifts with charge nurse backup and on-call support available
What to Know
- Solo L&D nursing per shift; charge nurse provides backup support
- Variable patient ratios based on acuity and census
- May be asked to assist nearby sister facilities as needed
- Free parking available
To Apply
Provide 2 professional references (covering the last 1 year, within the past 3 years). Include your response to: Have you worked at this facility network previously (permanent, travel, or per diem)? If yes, provide location and dates.