Location: Charlotte, NC

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), includes every-other-weekend coverage (minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule); 36- or 48-hour block options may be offered (note: unit is very fast paced and 48-hour blocks may be challenging).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 exceptional labor and delivery nursing care for high-acuity obstetrical patients (including high-risk antepartum and postpartum care)
• Perform sterile vaginal exams and manage intrapartum assessments to support safe deliveries
• Circulate for C-sections in the OR and support the surgical team to ensure smooth, safe procedures
• Deliver immediate newborn care, including neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines
• Triage obstetrical patients in the unit’s triage area and coordinate appropriate admissions and outpatient procedures
• Use Epic for accurate charting and Pyxis for safe medication management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (pharmacy, respiratory, PT, social services, lift teams and more) to optimize patient outcomes
• Manage dynamic census and workflow in a fast-paced unit, maintaining safety and excellent patient experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred — this unit is fast paced and requires comfort with high volume
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume birth settings (facility births >300/month required)
• Certifications required: BCLS (BLS), NRP, AWHONN Intermediate (AWHONN Advanced preferred; C-EFM accepted in lieu of AWHONN)
• Competent in sterile vaginal exams, circulating for C-sections, and immediate newborn care
• Comfortable with float duties within a high-risk maternity unit and meeting weekend coverage requirements
• Traveler-friendly: unit will accept first-time travelers but experience in similar large/high-volume settings is expected

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor & Delivery management and high-risk antepartum care
• Circulate for C-section and OR familiarity
• Sterile vaginal exam technique and intrapartum assessment
• Immediate newborn care and neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
• Epic electronic charting and Pyxis medication systems
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring in obstetrical emergencies
• IV therapy skills including starting and maintaining IVs
• Triage of obstetrical patients, OCT (Oxytocin Challenge Tests), and infant/neonatal arrest response

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation (24 hours) to get you confident and ready
• Scrubs provided (blue) so you can travel light and focus on care
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and your voice
• Professional development and skills growth in a high-acuity, high-volume setting
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to help maintain credentials
• Flexible scheduling options including 36- or 48-hour blocks
• Paid time off policies and shift scheduling that respect work-life rhythm
• A culture that recognizes hard work, with opportunities to grow within the unit

Travel Perks: Explore Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is an energetic city with plenty to explore on your off-shift days. Paddle, bike or relax at the U.S. National Whitewater Center; catch a race or museum exhibits at the NASCAR Hall of Fame; enjoy thrills at Carowinds or a brewery crawl in South End and NoDa. Uptown Charlotte offers diverse dining and cultural spots, and nearby outdoor options like Crowders Mountain make quick nature escapes easy. All of this means great weekends and memorable downtime between shifts.

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