Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery

Nexus MedPro Staffing; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Nexus MedPro Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Labor and Delivery RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Plainview, TX. The nurse will care for laboring mothers and newborns, including obstetrical triage and postpartum recovery, in a rural acute care setting.

Ideal candidates have strong fetal monitoring skills, CRS in obstetric emergencies, and the ability to work independently. Schedule is 3x12-hour mid shifts, with ~6 weekend shifts per 6-week cycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery RN experience.
• Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license at submission.
• Current ACLS, BLS, AWHONN Advanced, and FHM certifications.
• Epic charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, during delivery and postpartum recovery.
• Manage obstetrical triage and rural hospital obstetric services.
• Support Mother/Baby, postpartum and nursery care as needed.

Skills

L&D experience

Texas RN license

ACLS

BLS

Fetal monitoring

Epic EMR

Education

RN license (Texas)

Job description

Travel Labor & Delivery RN – Plainview, TX | Up to $2,451/Week | Mid Shifts.

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment at a reputable healthcare facility in Plainview, Texas.

Position Overview:

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery.

This position requires a confident, independent L&D nurse who can manage laboring patients, obstetrical triage, and outpatient obstetric services in a rural hospital environment.

Due to the hospital's staffing model, only one Labor and Delivery nurse may be scheduled on a shift. Backup support is available through the charge nurse or an on-call team member.

The ideal candidate has strong fetal monitoring skills, experience managing obstetrical emergencies, and the ability to provide safe, independent patient care.

Assignment Details:

Location: Plainview, TX.

Weekly Pay: Up to $2,451.

Start Date: November 30, 2026.

Duration: 13 weeks.

Schedule: Mid Shifts, 3x12-hour shifts (3:00 PM-3:30 AM).

Hours: 36 hours per week.

Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period.

On-Call: None.

Floating: May assist with Mother/Baby, postpartum, and nursery care as needed.

Setting: Rural Acute Care Hospital - Labor & Delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery RN experience.


• Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission.


• Current ACLS, BLS, AWHONN Advanced, and FHM certifications.


• Epic charting experience required.


• Experience independently managing labor and delivery patients.


• Proficiency in external and internal fetal monitoring.


• Ability to recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.


• Experience assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries.


• Experience with C-section recovery and postpartum care.


• Ability to manage obstetrical emergencies, including hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and preterm labor.


• Proficiency in administering Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, and other obstetric medications.


• Experience with obstetrical triage, non-stress testing, and sterile vaginal examinations.


• Ability to assist with newborn and postpartum care as needed.


• Strong independent clinical judgment and emergency response skills


• First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet all clinical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NRP and STABLE certifications.


• Previous charge nurse experience.


• Mother/Baby or nursery experience.


• Experience in low-volume rural Labor and Delivery departments.


• Newborn assessment and neonatal resuscitation experience.


• Experience with breastfeeding and postpartum patient education.


• Unit Highlights.


• Six-bed Labor and Delivery department.


• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, depending on patient acuity and staffing.


• Approximately four patients in the daily census.


• Approximately six patient visits per day.


• Rural acute care hospital with 49 staffed beds.


• Level IV Trauma Center.


• Epic electronic medical records.


• Support from respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.


• Navy blue scrubs required.


• Free parking available.

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental Insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision Insurance


• Health Insurance


• Referral Program