Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Midland, Texas. This on-site travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide maternal, obstetric, and newborn care across triage, antepartum, labor, delivery, and immediate newborn transition in a 10-bed unit. Midland combines a welcoming West Texas community with outdoor recreation, local dining, and a vibrant regional healthcare environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Length: Approximately 16 weeks; a minimum of 13 weeks may be considered
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and adults
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Additional Scheduling Information: Variable weekend coverage and occasional holiday shifts may be required

Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending licensure may be considered at submission but must be active before the start date
• At least 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for antepartum, laboring, and high-risk obstetric patients
• Proficiency with fetal monitoring, obstetric triage, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and newborn transition
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery team environment
• Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance documentation, and pre-assignment screening

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout triage, antepartum, labor, delivery, and newborn transition
• Rotate through Labor & Delivery, obstetric triage, antepartum care, and circulating responsibilities for cesarean sections
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, and newborn stabilization
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring techniques
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Manage medications and therapies including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin infusions, and terbutaline as clinically indicated
• Support epidural and general anesthesia procedures, pain management, and post-anesthesia recovery
• Provide care related to postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, multiple births, and other high-risk conditions
• Perform assessments, sterile vaginal examinations, IV initiation and maintenance, Foley catheter care, and medication administration
• Promote newborn safety through identification, security banding, APGAR assessment, thermoregulation, and breastfeeding support
• Document care accurately and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Why This Texas Travel Nursing Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a focused Labor & Delivery setting with exposure to a broad range of obstetric and newborn care experiences
• Build on your leadership skills through charge experience and varied unit responsibilities
• Enjoy a consistent 12-hour daytime schedule in a growing West Texas community
• Contribute to safe, compassionate care for patients and families during some of life’s most important moments

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery opportunity in Midland, Texas, and join a dedicated maternal and newborn healthcare team.

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