Location: Lufkin, Texas

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Shift Type: Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts, every-other-week (EOW) rotation, 36 hours/week guaranteed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 labor and delivery nursing care for mothers during labor and birth
• Assess and care for well babies and perform newborn assessments with attention to safety and bonding
• Manage postpartum care for new mothers, monitoring recovery and education needs
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Allscripts
• Collaborate closely with OB physicians and the CNM to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Prioritize and manage care across a busy unit (45–65 births/month) while maintaining patient safety
• Participate in unit protocols, escalate when appropriate, and coordinate with OR teams as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to practice in Texas)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (OB/Labor & Delivery experience preferred)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications (required)
• Comfortable with well-baby care, postpartum moms, and L&D responsibilities
• Familiarity with Allscripts or other electronic charting systems
• Willingness to complete the 12-hour orientation and work night shifts

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma (BSN not required)
• Active RN licensure in Texas

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Labor & Delivery procedures and postpartum care
• Neonatal care and well-baby assessment skills
• Proficient charting and documentation practices in Allscripts
• Excellent communication and teamwork with physicians, CNM, and OR staff
• Ability to prioritize in a busy unit handling dozens of births per month
• Comfort working night shifts and adapting to rotating schedules

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time to get oriented — 12 hours of orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Supportive team environment with experienced OB physicians and a CNM to collaborate with
• Professional development and licensure assistance to help you grow your L&D career
• Flexible scheduling options while maintaining a consistent night shift rhythm
• Employee assistance resources and peer support — you’re not doing this alone
• Referral program and recognition for great work from leadership
• Meaningful work caring for mothers and newborns in a busy, high-impact unit

Travel Perks: Explore Lufkin, Texas

Explore East Texas while you work: visit the Ellen Trout Zoo and stroll the scenic grounds, learn about the region at the Texas Forestry Museum, get outdoors in the Angelina National Forest with hiking and camping, or spend a weekend fishing and boating at nearby Lake Sam Rayburn. Enjoy local dining and live music in downtown Lufkin, or take a short drive to historic Nacogdoches for charming shops and cafes — plenty to do on your days off.

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