Labor and Delivery RN
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Delta Health System-Northwest Regional

Registered Nurse (L&D) - Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Join a dynamic, family-centered Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit providing comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods. This role suits adaptable, skilled nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Shift Details

• 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts (based on traveler preference)
• Block shift accommodations available

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience acceptable

Key Responsibilities

• Care for laboring, delivering, and postpartum mothers and newborns in a combined LDRP setting
• Manage continuous fetal monitoring and assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Provide immediate newborn care, breastfeeding support, and patient education
• Handle antepartum admissions, post-delivery recovery, and newborn nursery assessments
• Collaborate with OB providers, anesthesia, lactation consultants, and support staff
• Complete accurate documentation, discharge teaching, and patient follow-up education

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Adaptable, proactive, and confident in caring for mothers and newborns
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure
• Team-oriented and passionate about patient education and family support

Unique Role Aspects

• Unpredictable patient volumes and high-acuity cases requiring flexibility and critical thinking
• Floating between labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas may be required

Department Mission

Provide safe, compassionate, family-centered care promoting maternal-infant bonding and preparing families for confident transition home.

Traveler Support & Opportunities

• Clear orientation and preceptor guidance for smooth transition into unit protocols and EMR systems
• Clarifications on patient ratios, unit expectations, and resources provided upfront
• Common contract extensions based on unit needs and nurse performance
• Potential for permanent role conversion after assignment completion
• Ongoing training available in advanced fetal monitoring, high-risk antepartum care, LDRP procedures, and newborn resuscitation

Required Certifications & Skills

• Familiarity with obstetric and neonatal certifications preferred (NRP, BLS, EFM interpretation) — training provided as needed
• Strong multitasking, critical thinking, and patient education skills
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and teamwork essential

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, SS Trace, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification as requested
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC (as applicable)
• State license verification and NURSYS verification for RNs
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Fit mask certification (annual renewal)
• Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within a year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation (as requested)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years for travel positions
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Mississippi-specific criminal history fingerprint results required prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced L&D nurses seeking a travel assignment with opportunities for professional growth and potential permanent placement.