Location: Des Moines, IA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 24-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM (24-hour in-house call), approximately 6-7 shifts per month; varied days (schedule set by facility), must adhere to rule of no more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts

Hours per Week: 36

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 expert inpatient OB hospitalist care for OBED patients and emergent obstetric cases
• Manage vaginal deliveries and perform cesarean sections when needed
• Care for patients without a primary OBGYN and ensure safe handoffs
• Respond to and coordinate maternity transports as the only maternity transport team in-state
• Work collaboratively with MFM specialists and residents as available to optimize patient outcomes
• Document care thoroughly in Epic to maintain continuity and quality

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited OB/GYN residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in inpatient OB hospitalist care, including vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
• Comfort managing emergent obstetric patients and maternity transports
• Experience using Epic electronic medical record
• Willingness and ability to work 24-hour in-house shifts and adhere to site rules (no more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts)
• Locum tenens availability and willingness to travel — facility is not accepting local Des Moines providers

Education

• MD or DO
• Completion of OB/GYN residency

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment in obstetrics and emergent OB management
• Proficiency with Epic EMR for inpatient documentation and orders
• Familiarity with OBED workflows and inpatient hospitalist responsibilities
• Ability to coordinate with MFM, imaging, lab and pharmacy services quickly and effectively
• Calm, decisive communication skills during high-acuity events
• Comfort supervising care autonomously (no APP supervision required)

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement for flights, lodging, rental car and mileage per facility policy — travel made easy so you can focus on care
• Malpractice coverage included
• Dedicated orientation and local support so you hit the ground confident
• On-site call rooms and 24/7 in-house coverage for restful between-shift breaks
• Locum-friendly schedule (~6.5 shifts/month) that gives you meaningful clinical time and plenty of time off
• Collaborative team with MFM available on call and resident support when needed
• Opportunities for high-acuity OB experience and professional growth
• A supportive environment that values your expertise and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore Des Moines in your downtime: stroll the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and enjoy public art, visit the Des Moines Art Center and East Village shops and restaurants, relax at Gray's Lake Park with trails and water views, check out the bustling Farmers' Market in season, and take short drives to charming Iowa towns and scenic bike trails. Plenty of local breweries, cultural events and parks make for fun weekends.

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