Travel L&D RN - $2,187 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Location

Ottumwa, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Labor & Delivery unit, maintaining active labor ratios of 1:1 and couplet care ratios of 3:1
• Utilize intermediate fetal monitoring equipment, including Philips Tracevue, to monitor and assess maternal and fetal status
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic health record (EHR) system
• Float within the hospital to other units as needed to support staffing requirements
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized, patient-centered obstetric care
• Adhere to all facility onboarding, compliance, and mandatory reporting requirements, including Mandatory Reporter Certification (Child and Adult)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa
• Minimum 1–2 years of Labor & Delivery experience; travel experience may be considered alongside 1 year of clinical experience
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE
• Must successfully complete Iowa State and National Background Check (SING BG), including Criminal and Child Abuse portions — no instant or statewide searches accepted; all background checks must be fully cleared prior to start
• 10-panel drug screening including opiates required
• Titers (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB) must be dated within the last 12 months
• Mandatory Reporter Certification (Child and Adult) required prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a Labor & Delivery setting
• Familiarity with Meditech EHR
• Experience with Philips Tracevue fetal monitoring systems
• Comfort floating to other hospital units as needed

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-established regional health center offering a broad range of acute care and specialty services, including a dedicated obstetrics program
• Monday or Tuesday start dates available, offering flexibility in your travel assignment transition

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others