Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse
7 days ago
West Des Moines
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Labor and Delivery, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/24/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) in West Des Moines, Iowa (zip code 50266). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern 24-bed Labor & Delivery unit, providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns. This travel nursing job offers same-day interviews, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to experience the vibrant West Des Moines community during your 13-week assignment.\n \n\nLabor & Delivery RN Job Details\n\n • Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Iowa nursing jobs)\n, • Healthcare Setting: Labor & Delivery Unit (24 beds, 2 ORs)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (L&D RN)\n, • Start Date: November 24, 2025\n, • End Date: February 23, 2026\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend, including holiday rotation if scheduled\n, • Scrubs: Hospital provided\n, • Floating: Required across all campuses (Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, Iowa Methodist)\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2070 - $2220\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience in a hospital setting, including OR experience\n, • At least one completed travel nursing assignment in the past 12 months (no first-time travelers)\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Iowa or compact state)\n, • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS OB, NRP\n, • Experience with c-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage\n, • Ability to float to Mother Baby/Postpartum Care units as needed\n, • Proficiency with EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Records)\n, • Submission of work history/resume, skills checklist (completed within 1 year), license verification, required certifications, and references\n\n\nLabor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to Labor & Delivery patients, including c-sections and vaginal deliveries\n, • Manage patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation\n, • Administer and monitor drips (magnesium, insulin, pitocin) as part of clinical support\n, • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns\n, • Float to other campuses and units as required by the healthcare system\n, • Participate in holiday and weekend rotations as scheduled\n GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #427914. 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 GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.