Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Labor and Delivery RN – Cherokee, Iowa

Fusion Medical Staffing‑Nursing is seeking a Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13‑week assignment in Cherokee, Iowa. As a member of our team, you will provide patient‑centered care during labor and delivery, support obstetric teams, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care in obstetric setting. This role encompasses assessing maternal/fetal health, administering treatments, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period. It requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, excellent communication, and commitment to patient safety and professional ethics.

• Communicate labor and delivery procedures to patients and families
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per obstetric nursing techniques
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during labor, delivery, and examinations
• Provide immediate postpartum care, including assessment and stabilization of mother and newborn
• Educate patients/families on postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other team members
• Respond to obstetric emergencies using evidence‑based protocols
• Document patient care, assessments, interventions accurately in medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance maternal/neonatal outcomes
• Perform fetal monitoring and interpret results
• Assist in cesarean sections and other obstetric procedures
• Comply with regulatory standards, hospital policies, state laws, federal guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of labor and delivery nursing

• Minimum one year recent experience as a Labor and Delivery RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification
• STABLE and ACLS Certifications (AHA/ARC)
• Other certifications/licenses may be required

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and interpersonal communication
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and PC skills
• Physical Abilities: remain stationary, move equipment 50‑100 lbs, push/pull, bend
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  work effectively with diverse personnel, present positive attitude
• Technical/Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  fine manipulation, push/pull, move during procedures
• Mental Requirements: cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines, manage irregular schedules, maintain concentration
• Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off after 1560 hours
• Life and Short‑term disability
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Other duties may be assigned. Job description may change with or without notice.

* Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer

Job . Pay package based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Labor and Delivery RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!