Labor & Delivery RN
Wichita, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,921/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Location
- Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: Birth Care Suites (separate building from main hospital)
- Beds: 20 LDRP, 2 operating rooms
- Staff per shift:
- Day: 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 1 surgical tech, 1 admissions control tech
- Night: 1 charge nurse, 5 RNs, 1 surgical tech, 1 admissions control tech
- Patient ratios:
- Labor: 1-2 patients per nurse
- Postpartum: 3-4 patients per nurse
- Equipment: GE fetal monitor, Monica Novii, Alaris pumps
- EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
- Scheduling: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
- Floating: Within Women’s units as needed
- Patient care approach: 1:1 labor support, active labor positioning, continuity of care from labor through postpartum
- Patient criteria: Patients must be >37 weeks gestational age and low risk to deliver at this unit
- Delivery volume: Approximately 110-130 births per month at this unit
- Cesarean section rate: Less than 10%
- Team: Dedicated anesthesia team for women’s services, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, teaching hospital with residents
- Culture: High teamwork, tenured nursing staff, strong patient experience and employee engagement scores
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Kansas
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- Acute Care experience
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with OR circulating
- Labor positioning techniques (e.g., Spinning Babies)
- Managing obstetric emergencies
Procedures Performed
- Vaginal deliveries
- Cesarean sections
- Non-stress tests (NSTs)
- Circumcisions
Additional Notes
- Nurse leader rounding and bedside shift reports are standard practice to ensure quality patient care
- The unit values strong communication skills with staff and providers
- The Birth Care Suites offers a less hospital-like birthing experience with a focus on patient comfort and support
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Wichita, KS
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Wichita, KS here's what you should know:- Wichita's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, while winter lows can dip to around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Wichita, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Wichita is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Wichita has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wichita offers a vibrant food scene with diverse cuisine options.
- It also has a thriving arts and entertainment district in Old Town, featuring theaters, live music venues, and a variety of shops, bars, and clubs.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks, gardens, and recreational activities.
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