Location: Hood River, OR

Start Date: 05-11-2026

End Date: 11-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour day shifts, 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM; schedule is typically three shifts per week with every-other-weekend coverage (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $78 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 labor and delivery care including 1:1 support during active labor
• Perform and interpret fetal monitoring using EFM and manage abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Conduct NSTs and perform sterile vaginal exams as clinically indicated
• Administer medications safely, including magnesium sulfate and oxytocin (Pitocin), following protocols
• Triage obstetrical patients and prioritize care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Manage postpartum patients with a 1:3 ratio, ensuring safe transitions and thorough education
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic to support continuity and quality
• Float between units as needed, providing skilled support across maternal-child and acute care settings
• Assist perioperative teams for obstetric OR needs and collaborate with ancillary services (Pharmacy, Respiratory, Radiology)

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Oregon or compact) — ready to practice on assignment
• Minimum 2 years LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) experience preferred
• BLS and NRP required; FHM and other maternal-child certifications preferred
• Comfortable and experienced with External Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and NST
• Experience with medication administration in obstetrics, including magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
• Ability to float to nearby facilities and reliable transportation (must have a vehicle for this assignment)
• Willingness to work every-other-weekend coverage and participate in a 36-hour orientation

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fetal monitoring and interpretation skills (EFM/FHM/NST)
• Labor and delivery management, including active 1:1 labor support
• Postpartum care and patient education for new parents
• Proficiency with Epic charting and electronic medical records
• Medication safety in obstetrics (magnesium sulfate, oxytocin) and familiarity with epidural care
• Triage and prioritization skills for obstetrical presentations
• Comfort working in a teaching hospital and critical-access settings

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your voice matters
• Generous travel perks and reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Continuing education support to help you grow clinically (CEU-friendly)
• Medical, dental & vision plan options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) or retirement savings support to plan for the future
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates onboard
• On-unit scrubs provided for select areas and free parking at the facility
• Hotel provided when floating consecutive shifts to other facilities

Travel Perks: Explore Hood River, OR

Hood River sits in the stunning Columbia River Gorge — perfect for outdoor lovers. Spend off days windsurfing or kiteboarding on the Columbia, hiking scenic trails like Dog Mountain, skiing or exploring Mount Hood, touring local wineries and breweries, strolling the Hood River waterfront, sampling fresh fruit and farm-to-table dining, or taking easy weekend trips to Portland or the Oregon coast (Seaside is within the facility float network). Expect picturesque drives, farmer’s markets, and plenty of opportunities for weekend adventures.

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