Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,782 per week in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Des Moines, IA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,782 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor & Delivery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: - Minimum years of experience in Labor and Delivery required. - Experience in Post Partum / mother-baby care preferred. - Recent experience in high-risk OB in a level I trauma facility highly preferred. - Current experience in high-risk OB in a level II trauma facility required. - Experience in Antepartum, C-section, and vaginal delivery required. - No first-time travelers; must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months required. - Intermediate or Advanced EFM / AWHONN certificate accepted required. - EPIC EMR experience required. License: - Must hold an active Iowa or compact multistate nursing license. Certifications: - BLS - Basic Life Support required. - ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required. - NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program required. - AWHONN certification required. Must-Have: - Work history and resume must reflect recent and current Labor and Delivery experience. - Skills checklist must be specific to Labor and Delivery. - Professional reference or performance evaluation from within the last 24 months preferred. - Valid Driver's License required. Description: This position involves working in a Labor and Delivery unit of a healthcare facility. Nurses will be responsible for providing care to high-risk obstetric patients. The staff will perform assessments, develop care plans, and administer medications as needed. Floating across campuses may be required. The nurse-patient ratio is typically 1:1 or 1:2. Experience with drips, such as magnesium, insulin, and pitocin is essential. Client scrubs will be provided for staff members. The unit generally handles a significant number of deliveries per month. Candidates should be prepared to take on weekend shifts every third week. Holiday shifts may be required unless the unit is closed. This position is ideal for skilled professionals looking to contribute to maternal health in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam