Local Contract Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Portsmouth, VA
AIMS Locum Tenens
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Overview: 
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Maternal Child Department at NMCP. This includes coverage in Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby (Postpartum), and the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit. The RN will provide inpatient care for mothers and newborns, manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries, and support patients during postpartum recovery or high-risk pregnancy admissions. 

General Duties: 
Deliver care consistent with MTF policies, nursing standards, and clinical privileges 
Respond to obstetrical emergencies and high-acuity patient needs 
Maintain documentation using approved electronic medical record systems 
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers) 
Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocols 

Specific Duties: 
Provide nursing care for laboring patients, including fetal monitoring and labor support 
Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed 
Monitor and care for postpartum mothers and newborns (Mother-Baby Unit) 
Care for patients in the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit (high-risk OB) 
Educate patients on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery 
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed 
Document patient progress and update providers accordingly 
Support family-centered care and bonding 
Float between OB units as required by workload 

Qualifications: 
Degree: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 
Education: 

Graduate from a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE 
Certification: 

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required 
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Highly preferred 
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred 
Experience: 

Minimum one year of full-time experience in inpatient obstetrics (labor & delivery, postpartum, or high-risk OB) within the past three years 
Licensure: 

Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory 
Skills and Abilities: 

Proficient in labor support, postpartum recovery, and newborn assessment 
Skilled in managing obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring 
Comfortable with rotating shifts and high-acuity environments 
Compassionate, adaptable, and capable of working in a family-centered care model 
Strong communication and documentation skills 

Benefits: 
Competitive Pay 
80 hours of paid vacation annually 
Up to 56 hours of sick time 
11 paid federal holidays 
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 
401K Plan 

Schedule: 
Sunday through Saturday 
Rotating 12-hour shifts: 1845–0715 (nights) and 0645–1915 (days) 
Up to 120 hours per week total coverage (as part of a multi-RN team) 
Weekend and holiday work required 

Work Environment: 
Inpatient maternal-child units within NMCP 
May work in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, or High-Risk OB/Surgical units 
Family-centered, multidisciplinary care environment 

Immunization Requirement: 
Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Influenza, and TB screening required 
Must complete NAVMED 6260/91 or DHA equivalent form 

Security Requirement: 
Must pass background check and credentialing 
Expect up to 90 days for full clearance 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 
AIMS Locum Tenens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity.