Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Start Date: 09-21-2026
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 exceptional care to mothers and newborns during labor and delivery
- Interpret fetal heart rate strips and respond to changes
- Perform vaginal examinations and assess labor progress
- Start IVs and draw labs with confidence
- Circulate during cesarean sections and assist in the OR
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
- Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience
- Proficiency in IV insertion, lab draws, fetal strip interpretation, vaginal exams, and OB circulator duties
- Ability to scrub is a plus
- Organized, compassionate, and great at time management
Knowledge & Skills
- Fetal monitoring and strip interpretation
- EMR proficiency with CPN and Meditech
- Experience with fetal monitors, IUPC, FSE, fluid warmers, IV pumps, and epidural pumps
- Strong IV insertion and lab draw skills
- Knowledge of vaginal delivery and cesarean section procedures
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Housing assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Alexandria, Louisiana
Discover the charm of Alexandria, Louisiana! Explore the scenic Kisatchie National Forest with beautiful hiking trails, visit the Alexandria Museum of Art, or take a relaxing stroll along the Red River. For a weekend adventure, drive to New Orleans or Baton Rouge for vibrant culture, delicious food, and historic landmarks.
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.