Labor & Delivery RN
Fort Defiance, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing | Fort Defiance, AZ

Labor & Delivery RN (Travel Nurse) in Fort Defiance, AZ — seeking an experienced RN (5+ years) with NRP, BLS and ACLS/ALSO for maternity, postpartum and newborn care.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 (Arizona travel nursing job)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 4/17/2026
• End Date: 7/17/2026
• Setting: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care (maternity nurse / perinatal care)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (must be flexible to work day shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700 – $2,840 (competitive travel nurse pay)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific privileges may apply)
• Required certifications:
  • American Heart Association ACLS or ALSO
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) or RNC-EFM
• Ability to float to other qualified departments as needed
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal and newborn nursing care in Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units
• Support Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) practices, including rooming-in
• Assist with an average of ~40 deliveries and ~6 C-sections per month
• Serve as charge nurse on occasion after orientation/training
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OB/GYN, pediatrics, anesthesia, support staff) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to other departments as needed to provide patient care or task-oriented support
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality care

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Make a meaningful impact in maternal and newborn health as a Labor & Delivery RN
• Work in a supportive, collaborative clinical team in Fort Defiance, Arizona
• Competitive weekly pay with guaranteed hours—ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking Arizona nursing jobs
• Experience the scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage of Fort Defiance while on assignment

Ready to join our travel nursing team? Apply now to this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Fort Defiance, AZ. Submit your resume and certifications through the job board to be considered. Questions? Reach out via the application portal for next steps.

Apply now — Join our healthcare team and advance your career in maternal and newborn care with this Arizona travel nursing job.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.