Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Job Description & Requirements

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Midland, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• Hours per week:
  36
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Midland, TX 79701
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment, On‑Site
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Start Date: March 23, 2026 (flexible Monday starts considered)
• End Date: July 13, 2026
• Contract Length: 16 weeks (minimum 13 weeks considered)
• Shift: Nights — 3x12‑hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Labor & Delivery — 10 beds, fluctuating census (~20 visits/day)
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (days/nights/weekends)
• Float: Antepartum as needed
• Charting / EMR: Cerner preferred
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Pre‑Employment: On‑site drug screen required
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Local Candidates: Applicants within 50 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (charge experience preferred)
• License: Active Texas RN license required (pending accepted at submission; must be active before start)
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NRP, NIHSS
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced, FHM (fetal health monitoring)
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  High‑risk antepartum care, telemetry interpretation, insulin drips, hemorrhage/shock response, LDRP, triage, EFM (external/internal/IUPC), blood administration, IV management, infusion pumps/drips, antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, Terbutaline
• Procedural
  
  Experience:
  
  Assist with high‑risk/vaginal/C‑section deliveries (circulate/recover C‑section patients), sterile speculum and vaginal exams, support multiple births and operative deliveries
• Newborn Care: APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, radiant warmer use, /security banding, breastfeeding/lactation support
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Adults
• Other: RTO required with submission; expect to work some holidays

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor and delivery, rotating through triage, antepartum, labor, circulating, and transition (no postpartum)
• Perform obstetric triage assessments including NSTs and focused maternal‑fetal evaluations
• Initiate and manage electronic fetal monitoring (EFM); recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and implement interventions per protocol
• Assist with high‑risk deliveries, vaginal deliveries, and C‑sections (circulate and recover C‑section patients)
• Support sterile procedures and accurate documentation for multiple births and operative deliveries
• Administer and titrate medications and infusions including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, Terbutaline, and insulin drips
• Start and maintain IVs, manage infusion pumps/drips, draw venous blood, and administer blood/blood products as needed
• Provide newborn support including APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and secure
• Document thoroughly in Cerner EMR and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes
• Maintain infection prevention standards, isolation precautions, and PPE compliance

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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.

If you are an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse or Travel L&D RN seeking a meaningful travel nursing assignment in Midland, Texas,
apply now to join our team. This is a great opportunity for obstetric RNs, perinatal nurses, and travel RNs looking for rewarding night‑shift L&D work. Apply today and make a difference in West Texas healthcare.