Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 3x12 day shifts (varies, 3 shifts per week), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, every other weekend; Day shift
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
- Provide safe, patient-centered care in Labor and Delivery for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients
- Perform fetal monitoring and recognize/treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns using EFM and internal monitoring as needed
- Start and maintain IVs, manage infusion pumps and drips, and administer medications such as magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
- Assist and circulate for Cesarean sections and support immediate postpartum and recovery care
- Deliver neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR assessment, radiant warmer management and cord sample collection
- Support breastfeeding and lactation education during the postpartum period
- Use Epic for charting and documentation to ensure accurate, timely patient records
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including rapid response, pharmacy and respiratory services to optimize patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Active BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required
- NCC C-EFM accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
- Demonstrated IV start and infusion pump/drip management skills
- Epic charting experience required
- Willingness to float to other units within the OSU organization as needed
- Previous travel experience preferred
Education
- Active RN license (per Ohio state requirements)
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Labor & Delivery best practices and high-risk antepartum care
- External and internal fetal heart monitoring (EFM), spiral electrode and IUPC use
- Neonatal delivery room care and APGAR assessment
- IV therapy, phlebotomy and central line (CVC/PICC) maintenance
- Infusion pump/drip management and medication administration
- Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring basics
- Cesarean section assistance, circulating and recovery skills
- Postpartum assessments including fundus, lochia and wound care
- Comfortable with triage, sterile vaginal exams and nonstress testing
Benefits
- Supportive team that values you and your clinical expertise
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Paid time off to recharge and be your best
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify renewals
- Referral bonus program to reward you for great colleagues
- Comprehensive orientation including 36 hours of onboarding
- Opportunities for professional development and specialty training
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Columbus is a vibrant midwestern city with lots to explore between shifts. Walk the Scioto Mile along the riverfront, discover eclectic galleries and dining in the Short North Arts District, or catch a Buckeyes game at Ohio State University. Visit COSI for interactive science exhibits, stroll through the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or take a quick scenic drive to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and German Village offer great weekend outings and plenty of local flavor.
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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