Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
West Des Moines, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,703/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / Post Partum (Nights)
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for Labor & Delivery and Post Partum patients, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and triage
- Manage and monitor drip medications including magnesium, insulin, and pitocin
- Care for mother-baby couplets at a 1:3–4 patient ratio within a 24-bed, 2-OR unit
- Perform electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and respond appropriately to findings
- Float across multiple campuses as required to meet staffing needs
- Participate in required holiday coverage (up to 1–2 of the designated summer holidays)
Required Qualifications
- Active Iowa RN license or valid Compact/Multistate RN license at time of submission
- Minimum 24 months of current Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, and/or Mother-Baby experience within work history
- Must have completed at least one travel assignment within the previous 12 months (no first-time travelers)
- Intermediate or Advanced EFM / AWHONN certification required
- Current AHA or ARC BLS certification required
- Current AHA ACLS certification required
- Current NRP certification required
- Current AWHONN certification required
- Valid Driver's License required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
- Experience working with Epic EMR
Why Join Us
- Hospital-provided scrubs and access to a well-equipped Labor & Delivery unit with OR capabilities
- Opportunity to work across multiple campuses, broadening clinical experience in a dynamic healthcare environment
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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