Labor and Delivery RN
Port Lavaca, TX
World Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Apply from any state and explore travel-friendly roles. Weekly pay is guaranteed with premium holiday rates. Housing stipends, travel allowance, and sign-on bonuses available.

Contract Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D) with Postpartum Experience – Nights

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse with Postpartum (PP) experience for a contract opportunity at a small Critical Access Hospital in Texas. This is a quick-start position ideal for nurses who are confident, adaptable, and experienced in rural healthcare settings.

Facility & Department Overview

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Designated Level I Maternal & Neonatal Care
• Approximately 15–20 deliveries per month
• EMR: CPSI/Evident (OBIX for fetal monitoring)
• Night shift assignment

This is a close-knit department typically staffed with a two-person team. Most nurses are cross-trained and expected to function competently in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients
• Perform strong maternal and fetal assessments
• Interpret and manage Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Assist with deliveries and provide immediate newborn care
• Support lactation education and postpartum recovery
• Collaborate effectively within a small team environment

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years of recent L&D experience
• Prior rural healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Strong independent assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working in a small department with broad responsibilities
• Active state RN license required

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN or equivalent)

Additional certifications such as STABLE and other maternal-child health credentials are highly valued.

Additional Information

• Night shifts
• Holiday coverage required
• Housing in the area may be limited; travelers with RV accommodations may find more options