Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Hendersonville, TN
Start Date: 12-01-2026
End Date: 03-02-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night). Specific days of week to be confirmed with the hiring team.
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 compassionate, evidence-based care to laboring patients and their families throughout the childbirth process
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, interpret fetal monitoring strips, and escalate concerns promptly
- Assist with labor support, safe delivery practices, and immediate postpartum care
- Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and unit staff to ensure seamless patient care
- Document care accurately and timely in the medical record and contribute to unit quality initiatives
- Educate patients and families on labor progress, birth plans, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Tennessee license or RN compact license preferred
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with recent experience in Labor & Delivery preferred
- Current BLS certification; NRP, ACLS, or specialty certifications in maternal/newborn care preferred
- Comfortable with electronic medical records and standard L&D equipment (fetal monitors, infusion pumps)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid knowledge of maternal-fetal physiology, labor management, and newborn transition
- Skill interpreting fetal heart rate tracings and recognizing patterns that require intervention
- Proficiency in medication administration, IV therapy, and emergency obstetric procedures
- Ability to provide patient-centered education and emotional support during labor and postpartum
- Team-oriented mindset with good prioritization and critical thinking under pressure
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home cozy and convenient
- Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can take care of yourself while you take care of others
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you build long-term security
- Life insurance for extra peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support to make relocation simple
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
- Referral bonus program — share the love (and good jobs) with fellow clinicians
- A supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and your clinical expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville sits on the scenic shores of Old Hickory Lake — perfect for lakeside walks, paddleboarding, and sunset views. Explore nearby Bledsoe Creek State Park for hiking and birdwatching, enjoy a lively local dining scene and neighborhood cafes, and take a short drive into Nashville for world-class live music, museums, and cultural attractions on your days off. Weekend road trips and outdoor adventures are easy from this convenient Middle Tennessee location.
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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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