Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Fort Defiance, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$3,024/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a supportive Labor & Delivery team in Fort Defiance, Arizona (86504), a welcoming community in the scenic high desert known for its strong sense of community, natural beauty, and access to the rich culture and landscapes of the Navajo Nation. Your experience in maternity care, postpartum nursing, and newborn care will make a meaningful difference every shift.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Newborn Care
- Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 01/11/2027
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Schedule: Day shift with flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700 - $2,840
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience, including postpartum and newborn care
- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- American Heart Association ACLS or ALSO certification
- NRP certification
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring required, or RNC-EFM may be accepted in place of AWHONN FHM
- Ability to adapt to floating assignments when qualified and competent to do so
- Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and flexibility in a fast-paced maternity care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care for Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn patients
- Support families with newborns rooming-in with mothers
- Assist with an average of 40 deliveries per month and about 6 C-sections per month
- Care for postpartum rooms and newborn care needs with attention to safety, comfort, and quality outcomes
- May serve as charge nurse after training, as needed
- Float to other qualified departments when assigned
- Collaborate with the care team to promote excellent patient outcomes and a positive family experience
Apply now to join this Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse opportunity in Fort Defiance, AZ and make an impact in women’s health, maternal-newborn care, and family-centered nursing.
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.
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About Fort Defiance, AZ
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Fort Defiance, AZ here's what you should know:- Fort Defiance's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 90°F, and winter average lows are around 20°F.
- Short-term rentals may be limited, but furnished housing options are available with some effort.
- Fort Defiance is car-friendly, as public transportation options may be limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring the nearby national parks.
- Limited options for restaurants, art, music, and sports.
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