Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Davenport, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Labor & Delivery RN travel job in Davenport, IA – 13-week contract. Join a Birth Center team providing care for mothers, newborns, and families in the Quad Cities.
Embark on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) in Davenport, Iowa. Join a dedicated Birth Center team and make a difference for mothers and newborns while enjoying the scenic Mississippi River, historic neighborhoods, and a welcoming Midwest community.
Job Details
- Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Travel Nurse
- Location: Davenport, IA 52803 — Quad Cities travel nursing opportunity
- Assignment Type: Travel / Contract (Travel Nursing)
- Setting: Birth Center (Labor & Delivery Unit) — OB nurse role
- Start Date: March 30, 2026
- End Date: June 28, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070 – $2,180 (estimated travel nurse pay)
Job Requirements
- Active, unencumbered RN license valid in Iowa (Labor & Delivery licensure required)
- Ability to complete onboarding: health screenings, competency testing, and background checks
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills; comfortable in fast-paced birth center environments
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns in the Labor & Delivery unit
- Monitor and assess maternal and fetal status, including continuous fetal heart rate monitoring and maternal vital signs
- Assist with labor management, vaginal and assisted deliveries, and immediate newborn stabilization
- Provide postpartum care, patient education, and discharge teaching to families
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, neonatal teams, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe, high-quality care
- Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record and communicate changes in condition
- Participate in every-third-weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled
Why Davenport? Davenport offers riverfront beauty, lively arts and music, and a friendly, supportive community. Enjoy local parks, cultural attractions, and easy access to the greater Quad Cities region during your Iowa travel nursing assignment.
Apply today to join a collaborative Birth Center team and advance your career as a Labor & Delivery travel nurse in Davenport, IA. Click Apply now to submit your interest and start your travel nursing assignment.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Davenport, IA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Davenport, IA here's what you should know:- Davenport'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.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F, and in winter, average lows are around 14°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Davenport.
- Davenport is car-friendly, and public transportation options are also available.
- Davenport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Davenport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas along the Mississippi River.
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