Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse - $2,495 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) Jobs – West Des Moines, Iowa

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) in West Des Moines, Iowa (50266). This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a modern, 24-bed labor & delivery unit with two operating rooms, caring for patients through c-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage. West Des Moines offers a welcoming healthcare community, excellent amenities, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Assignment Type : Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Location : West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Iowa nursing jobs)

Start Date : October 13, 2025

End Date : January 12, 2026

Duration : 13-week contract

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

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Requirement : Every 3rd weekend, including holiday rotation if scheduled

Floating : Required across all campuses (Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran, Iowa Methodist)

EMR : EPIC

Scrubs : Hospital provided

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2000 - $2140

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Iowa RN license (Registered Nurse)

Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience in a hospital setting, including operating room (OR) experience

At least one completed travel RN assignment in the past 12 months (no first-time travelers)

Current certifications : BLS, ACLS (OB), and NRP

Proficient in c-section and vaginal deliveries, triage, and able to float to Mother / Baby and Postpartum Care units

Ability to work required winter holidays (must work 2 of 3 : Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)

Submission of work history / resume, recent skills checklist, license verification, required certifications, and references

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to laboring patients and their families

Manage patient care throughout all stages of labor and delivery, including triage, c-sections, and postpartum care

Administer and monitor drips (magnesium, insulin, pitocin) as required

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Float to other hospital units as needed and adapt to various clinical settings

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR

Participate in holiday and weekend rotations as scheduled

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in West Des Moines, Iowa, and take the next step in your nursing 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 Job ID #412367. 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

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