Contract Clinical Nurse - Ante Postpartum

InterHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. through InterHealth Staffing seeks a Clinical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient‑centered nursing care to antepartum and postpartum patients, including high‑risk pregnancies.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, monitor maternal and fetal well‑being, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe outcomes. This fast‑paced, high‑acuity setting requires rapid clinical assessment, sound judgment, and adherence to professional nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Florida RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Adherence to professional nursing standards in a high‑acuity setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of patient needs.
• Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal‑directed plans of care.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to coordinate care and support decisions.
• Participate in quality improvement and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned and support unit operations.
• Maintain required competencies and ongoing training.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Description

InterHealth Staffing, the for-profit staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, connects healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities while supporting TGH’s commitment to world‑class, compassionate care. Opportunities include permanent clinical float positions, available Full Time, or Part Time, as well as 13–26-week contract assignments offering competitive pay. Contract roles are designed with a strong focus on conversion to permanent employment, while extension opportunities may also be available based on business needs and mutual interest. As the region’s leading safety‑net hospital, Tampa General provides the opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment while delivering world‑class, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, experience within TGH, or a pathway to a long‑term career, InterHealth provides an opportunity to experience TGH from the inside and explore where your career can grow.

The Clinical Nurse provides compassionate, patient‑centered nursing care to antepartum and postpartum patients, including those with routine and high‑risk pregnancies. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, monitors maternal and fetal well‑being as appropriate, and supports postpartum recovery. The Clinical Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe clinical outcomes, provide patient education, and create a positive experience for mothers and families. This role requires rapid clinical assessment, sound judgment, and adherence to professional nursing standards in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment. Practice is aligned with organizational values, quality improvement principles, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of physical, psychosocial, developmental, educational, and spiritual patient needs.
• Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal‑directed plans of care.
• Monitor patient status and promptly identify, escalation, and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care and support clinical decision‑making.
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting unit operations and staff development.
• Maintain required competencies, continuing education, and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.