Labor and Delivery RN
Parkersburg, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,715/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- 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
L&D RN
Overview
- Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Contract length: 13 weeks (13+ week assignments)
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- Unit: LDR & MB
Required Qualifications
- Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, ACLS
- Documents: Unexpired copy of driver's license must be included with all submittals
Preferred
- Experience in a non-teaching environment
- Experience with fetal scalp electrodes
- Experience with different positions
Unit Details
- Beds: 9 L&D beds, 3 triage beds, 13 postpartum beds
- OR: OR suites are available; the OR team cares for mom while the unit prepares mom and cares for baby
- Volume: Average of 100 births per month, most deliveries Monday through Thursday
- Ratios: Generally follow AWHONN guidelines. Occasionally 1:2 in labor, but not the norm. Postpartum is 3 couplets or 7 with a post-op patient.
- Patient mix: Deliveries are generally not before 36 weeks; occasionally 35-week deliveries, with transfer of the baby. Pitocin and magnesium are not common. High-risk patients and NAS babies are not usually seen.
- Support staff: PCT during the day, typically 1 on labor and 1 on MB
- Charge coverage: "Charge free" each shift
- Providers: No neonatologist. OB/neonatologist, anesthesia, and pediatric hospitalist on call at night.
- RT equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPap, etc.): Only as needed
- EFM system: Centricity
Staffing and Scheduling
- Staffing levels: Typically 8-10 RNs on days and 7-8 on nights, one fewer on weekends
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling; block is not guaranteed
- Labor pattern: Most nights are inductions; not typically 1:1 labors (cervidil, cytotec, and pitocin)
- Weekends: Minimum of every third weekend, self-scheduled for both days and nights
- Holidays: Only if not enough staff
- Call/standby: Possibly; no mandatory call requirement
- Float: L&D and MB only; no nursery; travelers do not float
- Orientation: 2 shifts with a preceptor, 7P-7A, every other weekend
Other
- Scrub color: Hot pink
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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