Job description
Travel Maternity Nurse
Location: Salem, Virginia
Start Date: 08-24-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Friday-Saturday nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 comprehensive maternity care to patients and families
- Assist with labor and delivery, including active labor and epidural management
- Support cesarean sections as circulator, first assist, or scrub tech
- Deliver newborn care and post‑partum support
- Triage OB emergencies and coordinate with midwives
- Maintain patient safety and uphold high standards of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of OB experience
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN certifications
- Strong knowledge of labor & delivery protocols
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible night and day shifts
Knowledge & Skills
- Labor & Delivery
- Newborn Care
- OB
- Cesarean Section Circulator
- Cesarean Section 1st Assist
- Cesarean Section Scrub
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- AWHONN
- EMR (Corometrics, Centricity Perinatal & Meditech)
- Patient Ratios
- Teamwork
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Salem, Virginia
Explore Salem's historic downtown, visit the Salem Museum, stroll along the James River, enjoy local wineries, hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel Maternity Nurse? 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.