Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Start Date: 09-21-2026
End Date: 12-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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
- Monitor laboring patients and assess fetal well-being
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Assist obstetricians and midwives during deliveries
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Document patient care accurately and timely
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license in Iowa
- BLS certification
- NRP certification
- AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring certification
- Minimum of 0 years experience (entry-level acceptable)
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Fetal heart rate interpretation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Pain management
- Team collaboration
- Electronic health record proficiency
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, Iowa
Explore the vibrant capital of Iowa with its iconic State Capitol, enjoy art at the Des Moines Art Center, stroll through the scenic Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and savor local cuisine at the bustling Old Capitol District.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor & 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.