Location: Reston, VA

Start Date: 11-18-2025

End Date: 02-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shift coverage, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (facility staffing includes 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM rotations; schedule varies and may include weekends)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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 safe, patient-centered labor and delivery nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
• Perform OB triage assessments and prioritize care for urgent obstetric needs
• Circulate and assist during C-sections and collaborate with surgical teams in the OR
• Manage high-acuity patients, including administration and monitoring of IV magnesium drips
• Monitor fetal status and maternal well-being using accepted fetal monitoring practices (AWOHHN Fetal Heart Rate Intermediate)
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech/CPN and ensure clear handoffs
• Support patient experience initiatives with compassionate education and clear communication
• Float within the women’s and children’s service line as required by unit staffing

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia (or eligible for compact/state licensure)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with Labor & Delivery experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWOHHN Fetal Heart Rate Intermediate
• Experience with Meditech and CPN documentation systems preferred
• Comfortable functioning in a fast-paced L&D unit and able to perform both scrub and circulating roles in the OR
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients and IV drips (e.g., magnesium therapy)
• Willingness to float within the women’s and children’s service line

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor & Delivery unit workflows and LDR care
• OB triage assessment and prioritization
• C-section circulation and operative room protocols
• Epidurals, spinals, cerclage, and external cephalic version exposure
• High-acuity maternal and fetal monitoring
• Meditech and CPN electronic documentation
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Patient-centered education and discharge planning

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options for travel nurses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay compliant without the hassle
• Travel reimbursement to help with relocation logistics
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• Access to professional development and ongoing training opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Reston, VA

This is a travel assignment in Reston, VA. Enjoy Reston Town Center for dining and events, stroll or paddle on Lake Fairfax Park, and explore the scenic trails of nearby Great Falls Park. Catch performances at Wolf Trap, grab a quick Metro ride or drive into Washington, DC for museums and nightlife, and benefit from easy access to Dulles International Airport for weekend getaways.

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