Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chandler, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,288/weekOverview
- Start Date03/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: L&D Nurse (RN) - Arizona, Chandler
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery (L&D) Nurse for a travel assignment in Arizona. The role involves caring for laboring and preterm pregnant patients in a Level II EQ unit (gestations 28 weeks and greater) and a Level 1 Trauma Center. The nurse will be responsible for circulating and recovering C-sections confidently.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Active Arizona RN license or compact license
- Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Experience with C-sections required
- Computer charting experience required, preferably with Cerner EMR
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (80% passing score, max 2 attempts) prior to starting
- Pass/fail Simulation lab on day 1 of orientation
- COVID vaccine required or approved declination form with hospital approval
Work Environment & Unit Details
- Unit: Labor and Delivery
- Beds: 18 LDRP’s, 14 OB triage, 8 Antepartum
- Average deliveries: 8-10 per day
- Operating Rooms: 2 fully equipped OR suites for C-sections
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: Mostly 2:1 depending on acuity; Antepartum 4:1; C-sections 1:1
- EMR system: Cerner
- EFM system: Fetal Link
- No nurse aides on unit
- OB Hospitalist in-house 24/7
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)
- Anesthesia available 24/7
- IV team available if needed
- Pharmacy available 24/7
Schedule & Orientation
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per schedule
- Call/standby: Voluntary, not required
- Holidays: Coverage appreciated but not mandatory
- Orientation: 1 week floor-specific orientation
- Floating: May float to Mother-Baby/Postpartum units or sister facility as needed
Clinical Responsibilities
- Titrate drips such as Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate per protocol
- Confidently circulate and recover C-sections
- Care for laboring or preterm pregnant patients (28 weeks gestation and above)
Additional Notes
- Scrub color: Blue (scrubbing not necessary)
- Unit staffing aims to meet AWHONN guidelines and ratios; assignments are safe
- Travelers must be comfortable with dysrhythmia content due to exam requirement
Prior Travel Experience
- Not explicitly required
This position is ideal for L&D nurses with solid clinical experience, especially in C-sections and electronic charting, looking for a travel assignment in a well-equipped hospital setting.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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About Chandler, AZ
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Chandler, AZ here's what you should know:- Chandler's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Chandler experiences hot summers with average highs around 104°F and mild winters with average lows around 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Chandler and can be found with relative ease.
- Chandler is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Chandler has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to desert flora.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Chandler offers a variety of restaurants, including Southwestern and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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