Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Alexandria, LA
Start Date: 08-24-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating every other weekend
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $54 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, individualized care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum
- Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate strips, intervening as needed to ensure the safety of mom and baby
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placement
- Start IVs and draw labs with confidence and precision
- Serve as OB circulator for surgical and delivery procedures
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of nurses, techs, and providers to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active RN license (Louisiana or compact state accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
- Proficient in IV insertion, lab draws, fetal strip interpretation, and vaginal exams
- OB circulator experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- Ability to scrub is preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Fetal heart rate monitoring and strip interpretation
- IV insertion and lab draws
- Vaginal delivery and C-section assistance
- OB circulator skills
- EMR proficiency: CPN and Meditech
- Strong time management and organization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Housing stipend to make your assignment comfortable
- Travel reimbursement
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Alexandria, LA
Explore the charm of Alexandria, Louisiana! Enjoy nearby parks and trails, visit the Alexandria Museum of Art, or take a weekend trip to the beautiful Kisatchie National Forest or the historic Natchitoches.
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.