Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Ottumwa, IA | Nights (3x12)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
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Travel RN
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Ottumwa, IA
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$2,197
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Ottumwa, Iowa, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. This role pays $2,197 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
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Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptly
- Support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
- Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocol
- Provide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines
Travel Labor and Delivery Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Ottumwa, IA
What certifications do travel L&D jobs require?
Most travel L&D jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many facilities also require an intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring course.
What experience do facilities look for in L&D travel nurses?
Facilities generally want recent labor and delivery experience with fetal monitoring, labor progression, inductions, obstetric emergencies, and higher-risk pregnancies. Experience with magnesium sulfate, preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, and other common L&D scenarios may also be important depending on the unit’s acuity. Travelers should clearly describe the types of patients and deliveries they have managed independently.
How can an L&D nurses responsibilities differ between travel assignments?
The scope of an L&D role can vary significantly by hospital. Some units focus primarily on labor and delivery, while others expect nurses to cover antepartum, postpartum, couplet care, newborn stabilization, or surgical delivery responsibilities. Understanding the areas you may cover can help you compare the assignment with your recent experience and determine whether it is a strong clinical match.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Labor and Delivery job in Ottumwa
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live Labor and Delivery salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA centers medical care for several southeastern counties directly along the banks of the Des Moines River. Fairfield, Oskaloosa, and Albia provide highly flexible nearby residential options that help clinicians avoid heavy cross-town commutes. Consistent regional healthcare needs drive local clinical activity at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. To manage this continuous patient flow, the health system relies heavily on travelers to staff high-acuity care units and emergency departments throughout the week. Ottumwa Regional Airport keeps regional air links straightforward for incoming clinicians coordinating contract start dates. After long rotations, many travelers head toward the riverfront trails or downtown parks for a quick reset away from the clinical environment.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Labor and Delivery · Ottumwa, IA · $2,197 /wk