Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 29 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Ottumwa, Iowa

Advance your nursing career with a 13-week travel assignment as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in Ottumwa, IA. Join a leading regional health center dedicated to providing exceptional maternal and newborn care. This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to experience the welcoming community and scenic beauty of Ottumwa along the Des Moines River. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in Iowa healthcare!

Travel Nursing Job Details

Job Title : Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment

Location : Ottumwa, IA 52501 (Iowa nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting : Labor & Delivery Unit

Assignment Type : Travel RN Contract

Start Date : December 29, 2025

End Date : March 30, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 12-hour days (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM)

Hours per Week : 36 (guaranteed)

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1880 - $2020

On-Site Position

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active RN license in Iowa or compact state (Registered Nurse licensure required)

Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (travel nursing experience preferred)

BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications (required for L&D nursing jobs)

Mandatory reporter certification (Child and Adult)

Recent titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB) within the last 12 months

Ability to float to other hospital units as needed

Background checks (including Iowa SING BG) and 10-panel drug screening required prior to start

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care to mothers and newborns in active labor and couplet care settings

Monitor fetal well-being using intermediate fetal monitoring and Philips Tracevue equipment

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, individualized patient care

Document nursing care and interventions using Meditech EHR system

Float to other clinical units within the hospital as needed

Maintain compliance with all hospital policies and healthcare regulatory requirements

Discover the benefits of travel nursing in Ottumwa, Iowa—where community spirit, affordable living, and a supportive healthcare environment await. Apply now to join our Labor & Delivery nursing team and advance your healthcare career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #437545. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : L&D

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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