Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare in Polson, MT is seeking a Registered Nurse for an LDRP travel assignment. Duty shifts are 3x12-hour Nights in a small Critical Access hospital OB unit (22 beds). Start date 11/16/2026, with weekly pay estimate shown below.

Includes orientation and travel support; weekends and 3 of 5 major holidays required. Responsibilities include triage, newborn care, C-section circulation, fetal monitoring, and cross-facility coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at submission.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Travel experience required; posting notes 3 years; OB/L&D experience at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Manage Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) care for obstetric patients.
• Triage obstetrical patients and provide newborn care per unit scope.
• Circulate for C-sections and perform sterile vaginal exams as needed.
• Monitor fetal status with wireless fetal monitoring; respond to obstetric emergencies.
• Apply knowledge of PPH management and postpartum assessments.
• Document in Epic; coordinate with PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, and Pharmacy.
• Float to OB coverage across unit needs and, if required, to nearby sister facilities.

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - LDRP (Labor/Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum) travel assignment in Polson, MT, United States. Start date: 11/16/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,310–$2,441 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12-hour Nights. Setting: hospital in a small Critical Access unit with 22 beds. This travel role covers full OB scope including newborn care, with Epic charting and interdisciplinary support.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,310–$2,441 per week
• Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed
• Contract duration: Weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour Nights
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Small Critical Access hospital OB unit (22 beds, 3 rooms)
• Orientation: 24 hours clinical orientation
• Scheduling: self-scheduling; weekends required; must cover 3 of 5 major holidays; potential for cross-facility float

Responsibilities

• Manage Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) care for obstetric patients
• Triage obstetrical patients and provide newborn care per unit scope
• Circulate for C-sections and perform sterile vaginal exams as needed
• Monitor fetal status with wireless fetal monitoring; respond to obstetric emergencies
• Apply knowledge of PPH management (JADA device familiarity) and postpartum assessments
• Document in Epic; coordinate with PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, and Pharmacy
• Float to OB coverage across unit needs and, if required, to nearby sister facilities

Requirements

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at submission
• Certifications: BLS and NRP required; additional listed certifications may include CLC and STABLE
• Travel experience required; posting notes 3 years; client notes require at least 1 year OB/L&D experience
• Demonstrated obstetric nursing experience in LDRP care; ability to triage and manage acute obstetric needs
• Education: as applicable to RN licensure; ability to work in a small Critical Access OB setting
• Ability to work in a travel assignment with flexibility for float within scope; local radius 50 miles considered for submission
• Background: facility does not accept Nursys or background hits
• Return staff policy: may return after 3 months
• Pre-start modules: expected; average 16 hours non-billable (approval required for >20 hours)

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated account management and assignment coordination
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist during the assignment
• Pre-start onboarding modules and standard clinical orientation
• Orientation and ongoing clinical support to ensure competency in LDRP scope
• No mandatory direct facility contact; coordination through the assigned recruiter

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.