Location: Sweetwater, TX

Start Date: 02-25-2026

End Date: 05-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts (exact start/end times not provided; days of week scheduled by the facility)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
• Manage nursery care for newborns and collaborate closely with pediatric support as needed
• Perform and interpret fetal monitoring (stable and intermediate) to ensure maternal-fetal wellbeing
• Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies and participate in neonatal resuscitation when required
• Serve as an OB circulator when needed to support deliveries and surgical procedures
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe, individualized care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential — position title indicates RN
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications (required)
• Demonstrated experience in Labor & Delivery with ability to manage antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and nursery care
• Comfortable with stable and intermediate fetal monitoring
• OB circulator experience preferred
• Ability to work in a rural hospital setting and manage an average volume of approximately 20-30 deliveries per month

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) — active license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment in obstetric and neonatal care
• Skilled in fetal monitoring and maternal/fetal assessment
• Proficient in neonatal resuscitation techniques (NRP)
• Ability to perform ACLS and BLS protocols confidently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
• Competent documentation and electronic medical record usage

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable temporary accommodations while you’re on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
• 401K retirement savings options so you can plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• Travel reimbursement to cover your trip to Sweetwater
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — help a colleague and get rewarded
• A supportive team culture that values your skills, growth, and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Sweetwater, TX

Sweetwater is a charming West Texas town with small-town friendliness and plenty of local character. Time your assignment for March and you might catch the famous annual Rattlesnake Roundup, a unique local event. Enjoy nearby outdoor time at local parks and lakes, great stargazing across West Texas skies, and easy day trips to Abilene for museums, shopping, and dining (about an hour away). Local diners, community events, and a relaxed pace make Sweetwater a nice spot to explore between shifts.

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