Labor & Delivery RN
Show Low, Arizona
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor & Delivery RN

Location: Show Low, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6 PM - 6 AM), 3 shifts per week
Start Date: ASAP
Orientation: Every Monday
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Floating: May float to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units if experienced

Job Description

This position is for a Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse at a regional hospital in Arizona. The unit includes:

• 7 Labor & Delivery beds
• 2 Triage beds
• 10 Postpartum beds
• Approximately 1-3 births per day (about 830 births per year)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:2

Nurses will care for high-risk OB patients and must be proficient in fetal monitoring and managing fetal distress. The unit does not have an in-house OB/Neonatologist, so nurses must be skilled in assessment and able to handle OB emergencies until providers arrive. Couple care may be required depending on census.

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or compact license
• Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience (including C-section experience)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN preferred)
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and managing fetal distress
• Ability to care for patients with pre-eclampsia and other high-risk conditions
• Experience working in a setting without in-house OB/Neonatologist coverage
• Ability to function in both Labor & Delivery and couplet care settings

Additional Information

• Support staff includes Respiratory Therapist (24/7), Patient Care Technicians, OB scrub techs, and Health Unit Secretaries
• Call requirement: one shift per 4-week schedule
• 24/7 pharmacy available on site
• Some floating to other units (usually Med-Surg) may be required
• Outdoor activities and proximity to Flagstaff and Phoenix offer lifestyle benefits

Summary

This is a night-shift Labor & Delivery RN travel assignment requiring strong clinical skills in high-risk OB care, fetal monitoring, and emergency response. The role demands at least 3 years of L&D experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work independently in a setting without in-house OB providers.