Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Ottumwa, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,201/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery) - Travel Assignment
Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Call Requirement: None
Unit & Patient Population
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
- Patient Ratios:
- Active labor: 1:1
- Couplet care: 3:1
- Equipment: Intermediate fetal monitoring, Philips Tracevue
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
- Float Requirement: Must float within hospital to other units as needed
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- STABLE certification
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
- Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Onboarding & Compliance Requirements
- Must clear Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions mandatory)
- All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; no instant or statewide searches accepted
- Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult required
- Drug test: 10-panel screening including opiates
- Immunization titers within the last 12 months required for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and TB
- Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday
Additional Information
- Number of openings: 1
- Dress code and attire requirements apply (details provided during onboarding)
- Housing options available
This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center providing a wide range of medical and specialty services with a dedicated and collaborative team.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Ottumwa, IA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:- 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.
- In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.
- Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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