Labor & Delivery RN
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location: Ottumwa, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: None
Patient Population: Labor & Delivery (active labor and couplet care)
Patient Ratios:

• Active labor: 1:1
• Couplet care: 3:1

Unit Information

• Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB GYN)
• Equipment: Intermediate fetal monitoring, Philips Tracevue
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
• Float Requirements: Must float within hospital to other units as needed

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE certification
• AWHONN certification

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa

Requirements/Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery (OB GYN) experience within the last year
• Travel experience in Labor & Delivery preferred
• Experience floating to other hospital units as needed

Onboarding Requirements

• Must have Iowa SING background check clearance (including criminal and child abuse portions) — no exceptions
• All background checks (county and state) must be fully cleared prior to start; instant or statewide searches are not accepted
• Mandatory reporter certification for child and adult required
• Drug test: 10-panel screening including opiates
• Immunization titers within the last 12 months for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and TB
• Start days allowed: Monday or Tuesday

Additional Information

• Float to other hospital units as needed
• Patient care involves high-acuity labor and couplet care
• Dress code and scrub color requirements apply (details provided during onboarding)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established regional health center with a comprehensive range of services and a collaborative team environment.