Location: Charlotte, NC

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 3x12-hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) — night shift; includes every-other-weekend coverage (minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 expert intrapartum, antepartum and postpartum nursing care to high-risk obstetrical patients, ensuring safety and excellent clinical outcomes
• Monitor fetal and maternal status using telemetry and EFM, interpret data, and escalate concerns promptly
• Circulate for C-sections and assist in the OR as needed, maintaining sterile technique and smooth teamwork
• Perform sterile vaginal exams and competent immediate newborn care, including neonatal resuscitation when required
• Triage obstetrical patients in the birthing care/triage unit, prioritize care and coordinate admissions
• Start and maintain IVs, administer medications and IV therapies safely and per protocol
• Document patient care in Epic and coordinate medication processes using Pyxis while communicating patient status using SBAR
• Support families through education, emotional support and clear discharge planning in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (must be eligible to practice in NC)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience (hard stop) — 3+ years preferred
• Required certifications: BLS (BCLS), NRP and AWHONN Intermediate (AWHONN Advanced preferred; C‑EFM accepted in lieu of AWHONN in some cases)
• Proven experience in high-volume, high-acuity obstetrics (experience with facilities >300 births/month strongly preferred)
• Comfort and prior experience circulating for C-section strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Epic and Pyxis (charting and med management required)
• Ability to work nights, meet weekend coverage expectations and float within the women’s services unit as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• High-risk obstetrics, intrapartum and antepartum/postpartum care
• Neonatal resuscitation and immediate newborn care
• Triage of obstetrical patients and performing Oxytocin Challenge Tests (OCT)
• Telemetry interpretation and electronic fetal monitoring (C‑EFM)
• IV therapy, starting and maintaining IVs, and medication administration
• Circulating in the OR for C-sections and maintaining sterile technique
• Strong communication using SBAR and teamwork in a fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with Epic documentation workflows and Pyxis medication systems

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support and a friendly team that values YOU — you won’t be just another face on the unit
• Scrubs provided (blue) so you can pack lighter
• 24-hour orientation to get you comfortable and confident on shift one
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials in order
• Paid time off and scheduling stability with clear weekend expectations
• Clinical support from a multidisciplinary team (PT, RT, pharmacy, rapid response) so you’re never alone on tough cases
• Professional development opportunities and encouragement for advanced obstetric certifications
• Referral program and recognition for great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is a lively, fast-growing city with plenty to do between shifts. Explore Uptown for great dining, sports, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame; unwind on the trails and whitewater courses at the U.S. National Whitewater Center; stroll Freedom Park or visit the Mint Museum and Discovery Place for culture and family-friendly fun. Love craft beer and coffee? South End and NoDa neighborhoods are perfect for weekend hopping. For quick getaways, Asheville’s mountains are about two hours west, and the beaches at Myrtle Beach are a doable weekend trip. Plenty of parks, shopping districts and food scenes make Charlotte a great base for work and play.

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