Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,326 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) Travel Nursing Job – Tucson, Arizona

Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) with this 13-week travel contract in Tucson, AZ 85712. Join a top-rated healthcare team in one of Arizona's most vibrant cities, known for its scenic desert landscapes, year-round sunshine, and thriving arts community. This travel nursing job offers excellent amenities, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming environment for healthcare professionals.

Compensation

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2,130 - $2,190

Arizona Nursing Job Details

Job Title : Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Travel Contract

Location : Tucson, AZ 85712

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Start Date : November 17, 2025

Shift : Day shift, 3x12-hour (07 : 00 - 19 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Coverage : Every other weekend (approx. 4 shifts per month)

Orientation : 36 hours (multiple start dates available)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 2

Unit Size : 16 beds, average daily census of 14

Charting System : EPIC (preferred)

Float Requirement : Required based on census

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Arizona RN license

Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience

Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NRP

AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (completed within last 2 years)

Experience with EPIC charting system preferred

Ability to float to other units as needed

Weekend coverage required (every other weekend)

Supervisory reference required

Travel nurses must reside outside a 75-mile radius from Tucson

L&D RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to Labor & Delivery patients, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care

Assist with high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, and procedures such as D&C, cervical cerclage, and tubal ligation

Monitor fetal heart rates using EFM and IUPC; respond to abnormal patterns

Administer medications and therapies (Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin drips)

Support breastfeeding and provide lactation education to new parents

Perform newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, and provide couplet care

Educate parents on discharge instructions, car seat safety, and circumcision care

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and social services

Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC

Float to other nursing units as required

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel job in Tucson, Arizona and join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to excellence!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #427290. 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 Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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