Location: Dickson, TN

Start Date: 02-27-2026

End Date: 05-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 3 shifts/week (12-hour night shifts), rotating weekends and holidays (night)

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 hands-on labor and delivery care, including labor, recovery and newborn transition assessments
• Continuously monitor fetal status and interpret fetal monitoring tracings to guide safe care decisions
• Perform newborn assessments and stabilization, ensuring smooth transitions to couplet care or NICU as needed
• Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies (shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, urgent C-section activations)
• Assist with inductions (Pitocin, Cervidil), vacuum/forceps deliveries and intrauterine monitoring
• Collaborate with neonatologists via tele-med and NICU team for intermediate newborn care
• Document care accurately in Meditech and CPN, maintaining clear communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Support patient- and family-centered care through education, daily rounding and safety-focused practices

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (able to work in Tennessee or obtain TN licensure prior to start)
• Minimum ~2 years experience in Labor & Delivery (clinical experience in L&D required)
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP and formal Fetal Monitoring training
• Comfort with Meditech electronic documentation and CPN central monitoring
• Experience with inductions, C-sections, assisted deliveries and common OB emergencies
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to float within facility when needed
• Able to work rotating nights, weekends and holidays per unit schedule

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Additional unit-specific training/certification in fetal monitoring recommended

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of labor and delivery workflows and couplet care
• Skilled in fetal monitoring interpretation and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Proficient in newborn assessment, transition and neonatal intermediate care principles
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation and CPN monitoring systems
• Clinical skills for managing inductions, C-sections and assisted deliveries
• Calm, decisive critical thinking in high-acuity situations
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with state requirements
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics so you can focus on care
• A supportive team of seasoned RNs and preceptors who welcome you
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Dickson, TN

Dickson is a welcoming small city with easy access to outdoor recreation and a short drive to Nashville’s music, dining and cultural scene. Explore nearby state parks and trails for hiking and picnics, enjoy charming downtown Dickson with local restaurants and shops, and take weekend trips into Nashville (about 30–40 minutes) for live music, museums and events. The area offers a nice balance of peaceful local living and big-city entertainment within reach.

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