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Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Des Moines, IA
Are there other Labor and Delivery travel nursing jobs near Des Moines, Iowa?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Labor and Delivery travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this L&D travel nurse job?
Most L&D nurse jobs will require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications. For high-risk OB roles, certifications like AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring are often preferred. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can walk you through exactly what’s needed for this role.
What L&D experience is this facility looking for?
Facilities generally look for recent L&D experience, including caring for patients throughout labor, delivery, and immediate recovery. Experience with fetal monitoring, labor induction, C-sections, or high-risk pregnancies may be requested depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Explore Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA supports a broad healthcare market for the metro and surrounding communities, which keeps staffing needs consistent. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health drive much of the inpatient volume, with intensive care units and medical-surgical units that frequently rely on traveler coverage. Des Moines International Airport helps simplify rotations between contracts. Downtown’s skywalk system can be a real quality-of-life detail during winter stretches. West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale are common bases for travelers who want short commutes. The city stays navigable, which makes Des Moines a reliable contract hub in central Iowa.
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