Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  06/22/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

We’re looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Ottumwa, IA. The right RN should have 3 years’ recent acute care experience. The following are responsibilities and requirements for this role.

• Assist physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.
• Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
• Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques.
• Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.
• Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing process.
• Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
• Immediate care of newborn.

L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift 20 pounds easily and may need to lift up to 50 pounds at times. L&D RNs must possess good stress‑coping skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

• ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE, 2 Years.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Total Med Travel Job . Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Labor and Delivery - LD RN - Travel Nurse.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1