Travel Nurse RN - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum - in Council Bluffs, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum

Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Pay: $70 to $76 per hour

Shift: Nights – 3 days × 12 hours, 36 hours per week

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 03-16-2026, End: 06-15-2026)

• Provide high‑quality labor, delivery, and postpartum care for low‑risk maternal patients
• Manage deliveries and support patients through labor with skill and compassion
• Perform neonatal resuscitation (NRP) when required and support newborn stabilization
• Administer and titrate drips such as insulin, magnesium sulfate and Pitocin using Alaris IV pumps
• Document patient care thoroughly and accurately in EPIC
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios (typically 1:3 mom‑baby couplets; 1:1 for active labors) and elevate concerns as needed
• Collaborate with charge nurses and the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth, safe patient flow
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care and newborn needs
• Adhere to facility policies and maintain infection‑control standards

• Active RN license eligible for Iowa practice
• BLS (AHA) required
• NRP required
• Driver’s license required at time of submission (used to verify 50‑mile radius eligibility)
• Minimum ~2 years of relevant experience preferred (Labor & Delivery, postpartum)
• Comfortable managing low‑risk maternal cases with occasional mag, GDM and insulin drips
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and EPIC charting preferred
• NICU experience is a plus but not required
• Willingness to work every 3rd weekend and complete facility orientation exam (90% pass threshold)

• Active RN license (ADN or BSN). BSN not required for submission.

• Labor, delivery and postpartum clinical skills
• Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) competency
• IV pump operation (Alaris) and drip management
• EPIC electronic charting proficiency
• Ability to manage insulin, magnesium sulfate and Pitocin drips safely
• Strong clinical judgment, triage and patient‑assessment skills
• Clear communication and teamwork in fast‑paced acute care
• Flexibility with blocked scheduling and night‑shift rhythms

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Generous orientation and training (including an open‑book skills exam with study resources)
• Professional development and CE support
• Supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program
• Flexible/blocked scheduling options
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week for reliable scheduling