Labor & Delivery RN
West Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) (Days)

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, and Mother Baby units.
• Patient types include c-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage.
• Patient ratios typically 1:3-4 couplets.
• Manage drips such as magnesium, insulin, and pitocin.
• Float across multiple campuses within the region.
• Orientation required (dates provided by employer).
• Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
• EMR system used: EPIC.
• Hospital-provided scrubs.
• Night shift not indicated; this is a day shift position.

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license valid at time of submission.
• Minimum 24 months of recent experience in Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, and Mother Baby care.
• Experience with c-section and vaginal deliveries including triage required.
• Experience in Post Partum and mother-baby care required.
• Must have completed at least one prior travel nursing assignment within the last 12 months (no first-time travelers).
• Intermediate or Advanced EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) / AWHONN certification accepted.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA or ARC/Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN certification
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Skills checklist specific to Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, Mother Baby discipline required.
• Professional references or performance evaluations from the last 24 months preferred.

Work Conditions & Additional Information

• New graduate orientation (NBO) is 16 hours.
• Overtime and holiday pay multipliers apply.
• Call back and on-call pay available.
• Charge/preceptor pay available.
• Typical workweek: 36-40 hours with overtime billable after 40 hours.
• Unit size: 24 beds, 2 operating rooms.

Notes

• Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Employee separation policy restricts certain past employees from travel assignments in this market.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; no first-time travelers accepted.
• Must be willing to float across multiple campuses.
• Must be available to work specified summer holidays unless unit is closed.