Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Little Rock, AR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,495/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Labor & Delivery RN contract in Little Rock, Arkansas, caring for high-risk obstetric patients and newborns in a high-acuity hospital setting. Join an experienced team and gain clinical experience across labor and delivery, triage, PACU, and operating room environments.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Duration: Approximately 15 weeks
- Healthcare Setting: 14-bed Labor & Delivery unit, four-bed triage area, three-bed PACU, and three operating rooms
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Rotation: Nights for the first three weeks, followed by days
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends, with heavy weekend coverage required, and rotating holidays
- Call: None
- Documentation: EPIC
- Orientation: Approximately 2–3 days
- Floating: Postpartum and antepartum as needed
Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- Recent EPIC experience required
- Active Arkansas RN license or active Compact RN license
- BLS certification required
- NRP certification required
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification preferred
- Level I trauma experience preferred
- Willingness to circulate C-sections
- Must be available for rotating weekends and holidays
- Travel assignment eligibility: candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the assignment location
Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to high-risk obstetric patients, antepartum patients, postpartum patients, and newborns requiring stabilization
- Care for patients across Labor & Delivery, triage, PACU, and operating room settings
- Circulate during C-sections and support safe perioperative patient care
- Monitor fetal and maternal status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer and monitor therapies including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin infusions, epidural infusions, and other prescribed medications
- Initiate IVs, perform venipuncture, and draw laboratory specimens for mothers and babies
- Use fetal monitors, infant warmers, Alaris pumps, epidural pumps, and sequential compression devices according to unit protocols
- Collaborate with providers, certified nurse midwives, anesthesia, respiratory services, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Float to postpartum or antepartum areas as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC
Explore this Arkansas travel nursing opportunity in Little Rock, a welcoming destination with local dining, cultural experiences, and outdoor recreation to enjoy between shifts. Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery team and apply now for this Labor & Delivery RN contract.
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 Little Rock, AR
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Little Rock, AR here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Little Rock is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Little Rock range from 89°F to 93°F, while winter lows range from 30°F to 34°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Little Rock and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Little Rock is car-friendly with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- Little Rock has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and related complications.
- Little Rock also has a notable population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Little Rock offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, museums showcasing civil rights history, vibrant nightlife in the River Market Entertainment District, outdoor activities such as hiking in the surrounding area, and the Arkansas River Trail System for sports and outdoor enthusiasts.
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