Labor & Delivery RN
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,839/weekOverview
- Start Date07/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Unit: Labor & Delivery
- Floor: 3rd Floor, Main Hospital
- Beds: 35
- Staff: 160 total
- Day Shift: 2 charge nurses, 24 RNs, 5 Surgical Techs, others
- Night Shift: 2 charge nurses, 21 RNs, 4 Surgical Techs, others
- Patient Ratios:
- Laboring: 1:1 or 2:1
- Antepartum Unit (APU): 2:1
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): 2:1
- Equipment: Hill-Rom birthing beds, Alaris IV pump, GE core metrics fetal monitor, Panda warmer, CADD Solis epidural pumps, NOVI wireless fetal monitor
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): CPN (Centricity), Meditech
Typical Procedures
- Vaginal Delivery
- Cesarean Sections
- PACU recovery
- Antepartum care and testing
- Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Labor & Delivery nursing
Preferred Skills
- OR Circulation experience for Cesarean Sections
- Placement of Fetal Scalp Electrode (FSE) and Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)
Policies & Guidelines
- Pitocin and Cervical Ripening protocols
- Magnesium Sulfate, Hydralazine, Labetalol protocols
Dress Code
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Specific attire requirements apply (no unacceptable attire detailed)
Additional Unit Highlights
- Baby Friendly Designation
- 13 Bed Maternal Assessment Center for triage of pregnant patients
- 24/7 Ancillary Services including Anesthesia, Neonatal, Laborist, and Hospitalist support
- Competitive market; unit offers new equipment and experienced staff
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
This position is ideal for RNs with Labor & Delivery experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-equipped, supportive environment with a focus on maternal and neonatal care.
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
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 Houston, TX
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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