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Labor & Delivery RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

$2,085-2,615/week

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Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: Must be able to float within the hospital to other units as needed

Unit Information

Patient Ratios:
- Active labor: 1:1
- Couplet Care: 3:1
Equipment: Intermediate fetal monitoring, Philips Tracevue
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
Patient Population: Laboring mothers and newborns

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery (L&D) RN experience, with experience within the last year
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- STABLE (post-resuscitation/pre-transport care of sick infants)
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification

Additional Information

Number of openings: 1
No call required
Must be able to float to other units as needed

This position is suitable for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking a travel assignment with a supportive team and a focus on maternal and newborn care.

Facility

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

2.9rating(26 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Ottumwa Regional Health Center

4.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
120 beds

ADDRESS1001 Pennsylvania AvenueOttumwa, IA 52501

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About Ottumwa, IA

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Ottumwa, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 85°F, and in winter, average lows are around 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Ottumwa.

Transportation

Ottumwa is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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