Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Reston, VA
Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 02-17-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (schedule varies; coverage includes 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Primary assignment noted as 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift); days of week vary per schedule.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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, evidence-based labor and delivery care for mothers and newborns
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, interpret findings, and escalate concerns promptly
- Circulate and scrub for cesarean sections and support perioperative team as needed
- Administer and manage IV medications safely (including magnesium drips) and document care
- Perform and assist with epidurals, spinals, cerclage and external cephalic version when indicated
- Deliver high-acuity maternal/newborn care and coordinate with Level III NICU teams
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech and unit-specific documentation systems
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create smooth, patient-centered birth experiences
- Float within the women’s and children’s service line as unit needs require
Qualifications
- Current RN license (state licensure as required for assignment)
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience (preferably in Labor & Delivery or related maternal/newborn care)
- Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications
- AWOHHN Fetal Heart Rate Intermediate certification (required)
- Experience with Meditech (documentation) and CPN systems
- Perioperative scrub/ circulating experience and comfort assisting in OR (preferred)
- Ability to manage high-acuity maternal and newborn scenarios with calm and competence
- Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts and float within the women’s & children’s service line
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in maternal and fetal monitoring and interpretation
- Experience administering and titrating IV drips such as magnesium
- Familiarity with cesarean section workflow, epidurals, spinals, cerclage and versions
- Strong perioperative (scrub/circulating) skills helpful for OR support
- Proficient documentation in Meditech and clinical point-of-care systems (CPN)
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced L&D unit and respond to emergencies
- Excellent communication and patient education skills for families during labor and delivery
Benefits
- Generous travel assignment perks and housing support to make your move easy
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match opportunities
- Life insurance and short-term disability to protect what matters
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract assignments
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive team and leadership that value your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Reston, VA
Reston is a lovely base for a travel assignment. Explore Reston Town Center for shopping and dining, stroll or kayak around Lake Fairfax, or hit the W&OD Trail for running and biking. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby Great Falls Park for scenic hikes and river views. You’re also a short drive from Dulles International Airport and the cultural attractions of Washington, D.C., so weekend museum trips and city sightseeing are an easy option.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor & 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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