Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Port Lavaca, TX | Nights (3x12)

Memorial Medical Center Port Lavaca Port Lavaca, TX
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Travel RN
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Port Lavaca, TX
Weekly Pay
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$2,330
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
14 wks
Renewable
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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Port Lavaca, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 14-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Memorial Medical Center Port Lavaca. This role pays $2,330 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Labor and Delivery registered nurse on this assignment, you'll assess maternal and fetal well-being, interpret fetal heart-rate patterns, guide patients through every stage of labor, birth, and recovery, and respond to obstetric emergencies as they arise.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Port Lavaca, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Memorial Medical Center Port Lavaca
  • Location: Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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  • Contract Length: 14 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 Texas and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Port Lavaca, TX

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.
Do I need to apply for a Texas nursing license for this travel nurse assignment?
Not if you already hold an active Texas RN license or an active multistate RN license—Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. If neither applies, you’ll generally need Texas licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing; nurses applying by endorsement must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. Our Texas Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

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

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