Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,951 per week in Atlantic, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Atlantic, IA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,951 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Atlantic, Iowa, 50022!

Job Title

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our team in Atlantic, Iowa. This role primarily focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients across labor & delivery, postpartum, and recovery units.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing the unique needs of mothers and newborns, ensuring a safe and supportive environment throughout the birthing process and immediate postpartum period. A key aspect of this position involves the flexibility to float to the Medical-Surgical unit to provide general patient care when the obstetric census is low, requiring a broad skill set and a commitment to patient-centered care across different specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns, adhering to established protocols and standards.
• Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, progress of labor, and newborn status, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Assist physicians during delivery and provide immediate care and assessment to newborns.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and manage intravenous lines as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Float to the Medical-Surgical unit as needed to provide general acute care to adult patients, including medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Prior experience in Labor & Delivery.
• Ability to float to the Medical-Surgical unit as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and interpretation.
• Expertise in labor support techniques and pain management.
• Competence in postpartum and newborn assessment and care.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs and unit assignments (float competency).
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-11-09
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

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