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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours per week)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Patient Population: High-risk Labor & Delivery unit with 16 labor rooms, 6 triage rooms, 6 antepartum rooms, and 3 ORs; Level 3 NICU; all OB patients >20 weeks gestation; teaching facility with resident coverage
Typical Cases: Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, PPROM, multiples, fetal anomalies, cardiac defects in mother or baby, scheduled and add-on C-sections (OR team handles daytime cases), external cephalic versions during the day
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
Call: No call required
Medication Management System: Omnicell
Documentation System: EPIC and OBTV
Communication Method: SBAR
Scrubs: Provided
EPIC Training: Stork/OB class required

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Virginia
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
ACLS (American Heart Association only)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
Circulating skillset in Labor & Delivery

Facility

Virginia Hospital Center

4.1rating(60 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Virginia Hospital Center

5.0rating

Pros

Get teamwork. Employees were very friendly. Good location.

Cons

Sterile Processing Department was entirely too cold on the night shift to function. Everyone one was doubled up scrub jackets and makeshift scarves.

Brandy B

Sterile Processing Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position Feb '25 - Jun '25

Review of Virginia Hospital Center on Jun 19, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
321 beds

ADDRESS1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205

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About Arlington, VA

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

Cost of Living

Arlington, VA, has a higher cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages are generally higher to match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 86°F to 89°F, while winter lows range from 24°F to 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Arlington, VA, and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods.

Transportation

Arlington is car-friendly, but it also offers a well-developed public transportation system, including buses and a subway system (Metro).

Demographics

Arlington is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include typical urban health concerns.
There is a large population of travel nurses in Arlington, VA.

Things to Do

Arlington boasts a diverse dining scene, lively nightlife, theaters, live performance venues, and a variety of outdoor activities in its parks and trails, such as the popular Custis Trail.

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