Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 12-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule with every 3rd weekend and 12 hours of call per 4-week schedule (night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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, one-to-one labor support and continuous fetal monitoring during active labor
• Manage postpartum and newborn care with attention to safety, bonding, and successful transitions home
• Assist and support vaginal deliveries and C-section procedures as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Interpret fetal monitoring and escalate concerns promptly to ensure optimal maternal-fetal outcomes
• Document care accurately in Meditech/CPN EMR and maintain up-to-date patient records
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesia, nursery staff and techs to coordinate seamless care
• Educate birthing people and families on labor progress, interventions, postpartum care and newborn needs
• Participate in unit safety practices including infant security protocols and infection prevention

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state-appropriate) and current BLS required
• ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN fetal monitoring certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Experience in LDRP/high-volume labor units and prior exposure to vaginal deliveries and C-sections preferred
• Comfortable using Meditech EMR and GE fetal monitors; CPN experience a plus
• Ability to work rotating nights, every third weekend, and accept periodic on-call responsibilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in fetal monitoring interpretation and timely escalation
• Strong newborn and postpartum assessment and care skills
• Proficiency with Meditech/CPN documentation and electronic charting
• Experience with GE fetal monitoring equipment
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking and triage abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork in fast-paced obstetric environments
• Patient education and family-centered care approach

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment smooth and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for contract travel
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Explore Richmond while on assignment: stroll the scenic James River Park System and hike the river trails, wander the eclectic shops and restaurants of Carytown, visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy a lively local brewery scene. For weekend adventures, take a short drive to historic Williamsburg, scenic Shenandoah National Park for hiking, or head east for a day trip to Virginia Beach.

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