Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Hendersonville, TN
Start Date: 12-01-2026
End Date: 03-02-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift). Specific days scheduled by the unit (13-week travel assignment).
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 high-quality labor & delivery care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients with compassion and clinical excellence
- Perform and interpret intermediate fetal monitoring to support safe deliveries and timely interventions
- Manage OB triage assessments, prioritize care and escalate when needed to protect mom and baby
- Deliver couplet care — expertly caring for mother and newborn as a team
- Assist and circulate in OR for cesarean sections and support vaginal deliveries, epidurals, versions and other unit procedures
- Document care accurately and efficiently in CPN and Meditech to maintain clear clinical records
- Participate in bedside shift report and handoffs to ensure continuity and patient safety
- Support unit initiatives and innovation pilots that improve nurse workload and patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active RN license (eligible to work in Tennessee) — travel-friendly documentation welcome
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience (per job requirements)
- Certifications required: BLS, NRP, STABLE, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- Proven experience with OB triage, fetal monitoring and couplet care
- Comfortable assisting in OR (circulating) and performing/unit-supported procedures such as C/S and vaginal deliveries
- Strong communication skills and commitment to bedside shift report and patient experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Intermediate fetal monitoring (AWHONN Intermediate fetal monitoring credential)
- Hands-on L&D nursing skills: triage, couplet care, VBAC and high-acuity labor management
- Documentation expertise in CPN and Meditech
- Familiarity with GE fetal monitors and Novii systems
- Scheduling systems experience — Timpani scheduling
- Ability to work within established staffing ratios and follow unit policies (no floating)
Benefits
- Comfortable travel assignment with support for temporary housing arrangements and local onboarding
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state requirements easier
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics
- Access to career development and continuing education opportunities
- Professional liability coverage and orientation support on arrival
- A supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance and great bedside care
Travel Perks: Explore Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville sits on Old Hickory Lake with great options for boating, lakeside walks and outdoor time. You’re a short drive from Nashville’s world-famous live music, dining and cultural scene — perfect for weekend getaways. Explore local parks, lakeside trails and charming downtown shops and eateries when you’re off shift.
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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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