Location: Opelousas, LA

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 nights/week (days vary), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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 safe, patient-centered labor and delivery nursing care for mothers and newborns
• Perform fetal monitoring and assess maternal/fetal status to support timely interventions
• Lead and participate in neonatal resuscitation when indicated using NRP protocols
• Respond to obstetric and neonatal emergencies with confidence and clear communication
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans
• Educate and support patients and families through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (eligible to practice in Louisiana)
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification — required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification — required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification — required
• Prior Labor & Delivery clinical experience preferred (experience with fetal monitoring and L&D workflow)
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced obstetric environment

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fetal heart rate interpretation and maternal assessment skills
• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization knowledge
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and charting
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity situations
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in obstetric emergencies
• Patient education and compassionate bedside manner for birthing families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your temporary move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so getting set up is smooth
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
• Supportive team that values your clinical expertise and work-life balance
• Continuing education and certification support to help you grow
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Dedicated recruiter support for scheduling, credentialing, and onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Opelousas, LA

Opelousas sits in the heart of Acadiana — think great Cajun and Creole food, lively music, and warm hospitality. Enjoy local festivals and authentic dining in town, or take short drives to nearby Lafayette for museums and nightlife, and to Avery Island to tour the Tabasco factory and gardens. Explore bayou scenery, try local crawfish and boudin, and soak up unique Louisiana culture on your days off.

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