Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
17 days ago
Tucson
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Labor and Delivery, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/03/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) with this 13-week locum tenens opportunity in Tucson, AZ (zip code 85712). Join our dedicated healthcare team and provide exceptional clinical support in a busy, community-focused hospital setting. Tucson offers a vibrant desert lifestyle, breathtaking mountain views, and a welcoming healthcare community—ideal for nurses seeking adventure and professional growth in Arizona nursing jobs.\n \n\nLabor & Delivery RN Job Details\n\n • Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)\n, • Location: Tucson, Arizona 85712 (Arizona healthcare jobs)\n, • Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D)\n, • Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/6/2025 – End: 1/5/2026)\n, • Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)\n, • Hours per week: 36\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130 - $2190\n, • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per month)\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:2\n, • Orientation: 36 hours (multiple dates available)\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Current and valid Arizona RN license (Registered Nurse)\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience\n, • Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP\n, • AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (completed within last 2 years)\n, • Proficient with Epic electronic charting system\n, • Ability to float to other clinical units as needed\n, • Community hospital or acute care experience preferred\n, • Must be able to work every other weekend\n, • Travel nurses only (must live outside 75-mile radius of Tucson, AZ)\n, • One supervisory reference required\n\n\nLabor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver comprehensive care to laboring mothers and newborns in a 16-bed Labor & Delivery unit\n, • Assist with high-risk deliveries, Cesarean sections, and manage antepartum/postpartum complications\n, • Monitor fetal heart rate patterns using EFM and IUPC\n, • Administer medications and therapies including magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, and insulin drips\n, • Provide lactation education and breastfeeding support\n, • Conduct newborn assessments and provide couplet care\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, pharmacy, social services, etc.)\n, • Float to other nursing units as needed based on patient census\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #407256. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus