Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 09-21-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, expert care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and recovery
- Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding quickly to any changes
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and high-risk obstetric procedures
- Deliver immediate newborn care, including resuscitation and assessment
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of nurses, physicians, and specialists to ensure the best outcomes
- Educate and empower new parents with confidence and support
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Labor and Delivery experience
- Valid RN license in North Carolina or compact state
- NRP certification required
- BLS/ALS certification required
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
- Experience with high-risk obstetrics and immediate newborn care
- Circulating experience is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in fetal monitoring and interpretation
- Skill in high-risk obstetric care
- Strong patient assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Knowledge of Cerner EMR and fetal monitoring systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and adaptable in fast-paced situations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan for your future
- Paid Time Off to recharge and explore
- Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
- Travel reimbursement to get you here
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement
- Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
- A supportive team that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a mountain paradise! Spend your days off exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, touring the breathtaking Biltmore Estate, hiking scenic trails, or sampling the local craft beer scene and farm-to-table dining in vibrant downtown Asheville. There's always an adventure waiting.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.