Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN
Ottumwa, IA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,592/week
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Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,592/week

Description

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
  • Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Float Requirements: Must be able to float within the hospital to other units as needed

Unit Information

  • Patient Ratios:
    • Active labor: 1:1
    • Couplet Care: 3:1
  • Equipment: Intermediate fetal monitoring, Philips Tracevue
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
  • Patient Population: Laboring mothers and newborns

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery (L&D) RN experience, with experience within the last year
  • Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
    • STABLE (post-resuscitation/pre-transport care of sick infants)
    • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification

Additional Information

  • Number of openings: 1
  • No call required
  • Must be able to float to other units as needed

This position is suitable for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking a travel assignment with a supportive team and a focus on maternal and newborn care.

Employer

LifePoint

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2 nurses recommend working with LifePoint

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Pros

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Cons

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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Ottumwa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
Transportation
  • Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Ottumwa.
Things to Do
  • Ottumwa offers a variety of restaurants, including local diners and international cuisine.
  • There are art galleries, live music events, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
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