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

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (open to 8, 10, or 13 weeks)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum in a combined Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit.
• Manage continuous fetal monitoring and assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Deliver immediate newborn care, support breastfeeding, and provide patient education.
• Handle antepartum admissions, post-delivery recovery, and newborn nursery assessments.
• Collaborate closely with OB providers, anesthesia, lactation consultants, and support staff.
• Complete accurate documentation, discharge teaching, and patient follow-up education.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) within the last year.
• Labor and Delivery experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Adaptable, proactive, and confident in caring for both mothers and newborns.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Team-oriented with a passion for patient education and family support.
• Able to multitask and think critically in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Willingness to float between labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas.

Orientation and Support

• Clear orientation and preceptor guidance provided for unit protocols, EMR systems, and workflows.
• Patient ratios, unit expectations, and available resources clarified upfront.

Opportunities

• Contract extensions common 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.

Additional Notes

• Patient volumes and acuity can be unpredictable, requiring flexibility and quick critical thinking.
• Department mission focuses on safe, compassionate, family-centered care promoting maternal-infant bonding and confident family transitions home.