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Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Start Date: 03-08-2026
End Date: 01-11-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, days and nights available
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and recovery
- Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, intervening as needed
- Assist with epidurals, inductions, and emergency cesarean sections
- Educate new parents on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the healthcare team to ensure safe deliveries
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent labor and delivery experience
- Willing to float to other units if needed
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong skills in fetal monitoring and interpreting strip patterns
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Team player with a positive attitude and flexibility
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to help you settle in
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
- Weekly payroll with direct deposit
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 support team
Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, Iowa
Explore Des Moines' vibrant cultural scene, from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Des Moines Art Center to the historic East Village. Enjoy outdoor activities at Gray's Lake Park or catch a show at the Civic Center. Weekend trips to the Amana Colonies or Iowa City are just a short drive away.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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