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Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Location

Houston, Texas

Employment Type

Travel contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Labor & Delivery
Number of beds: 35
Staff per shift:
- Day: 2 charge nurses, 24 RNs, 5 surgical techs, 1 OR aide, 1 transport tech, 1 secretary, 1 scheduler
- Night: 2 charge nurses, 21 RNs, 4 surgical techs, 1 OR aide, 1 secretary
Patient ratios:
- Laboring: 1:1 or 2:1
- Antepartum Unit (APU): 2:1
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): 2:1
Equipment used:
- Hill-Rom birthing beds
- Alaris IV pump
- GE core metrics fetal monitor
- Panda warmer
- CADD Solis epidural pumps
- NOVI wireless fetal monitor
Electronic Medical Records (EMR):
- Centricity Perinatal (CPN)
- Meditech

Typical Procedures

Vaginal delivery
Cesarean sections
PACU recovery
Antepartum care and testing
Continuous electronic fetal monitoring

Certifications & Licenses Required

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred Skills

OR circulation experience for cesarean sections
Placement of fetal scalp electrode (FSE) and intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC)

Work Schedule & Dress Code

Typical hours per week: 36
Scrub color: Royal Blue

Additional Unit Information

13-bed Maternal Assessment Center for triage of pregnant patients
24/7 ancillary services including anesthesia, neonatal, laborist, and hospitalist support
Unit follows protocols for Pitocin and cervical ripening, magnesium sulfate, hydralazine, and labetalol administration
Baby Friendly Designation

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped, supportive Labor & Delivery unit with a competitive team and comprehensive ancillary services.

Facility

The Woman's Hospital of Texas

3.4rating(31 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with The Woman's Hospital of Texas

4.0rating

Pros

unit is traveler friendly. is a level 4 but mostly micropreemies and travelers get level 2 assignments.

Cons

None

Jada W

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)

Mar '24

Review of The Woman's Hospital of Texas on Mar 29, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
257 beds

ADDRESS7600 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77054

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About Houston, TX

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

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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