Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,407 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel RN specializing in Labor and Delivery for a 13-week assignment in Des Moines, IA.

The role involves caring for mothers and newborns, monitoring contractions and fetal heart rate, and supporting families through labor and postpartum recovery. 36 hours weekly, night shifts, and 12-hour blocks with possible cross-campus float.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and Labor & Delivery experience.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maternal and fetal health and vital signs.
• Assist with deliveries and provide labor support.
• Administer medications and identify complications.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare team.
• Provide postpartum care and patient education.
• Maintain a safe, compliant care environment.

Skills

Labor and Delivery

RN

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

ACLS

Job description

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,407 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Location: Des Moines, IA
Facility: UnityPoint – Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Shift: Nights, 7p–7a, 4x12 hr shifts (48 hrs/week); may float to other maternity/L&D units

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery

Location: Des Moines, IA
Facility: UnityPoint – Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Shift: Nights, 7p–7a, 4x12 hr shifts (48 hrs/week); may float to other maternity/L&D units

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the birthing process. This role involves monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting with deliveries, and supporting patients through labor and postpartum recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Monitor vital signs, contractions, and fetal heart rate.
• Administer medications as ordered and identify complications during labor.
• Communicate patient condition and needs to physicians and healthcare team.
• Coach and support mothers during labor and delivery.
• Provide postpartum care and patient education.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; ensure compliance with all standards.

Requirements

• Current RN license
• Minimum 1 year recent Labor & Delivery experience (within last 3 years preferred).
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Health certificate, PPD or chest X-ray (if applicable).
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Additional Details

• Unit Info: 45-bed unit, 2 ORs; patient ratios 1:1–2.
• Specialties: High-risk OB, antepartum, C-sections, vaginal deliveries.
• Drips: Magnesium, insulin, Pitocin.
• Hourly Rate:$65/hr.
• OT Rate:$85
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of 3 major winter holidays.
• Floating: Required across campuses.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1061690. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Labor and Delivery

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.