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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery Contract in Midland, Texas

Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Midland, Texas. This on-site travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide maternal, obstetric, and newborn care across triage, antepartum, labor, delivery, and immediate newborn transition in a 10-bed unit. Midland combines a welcoming West Texas community with outdoor recreation, local dining, and a vibrant regional healthcare environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Length: Approximately 16 weeks; a minimum of 13 weeks may be considered
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and adults
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Additional Scheduling Information: Variable weekend coverage and occasional holiday shifts may be required

Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending licensure may be considered at submission but must be active before the start date
• At least 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for antepartum, laboring, and high-risk obstetric patients
• Proficiency with fetal monitoring, obstetric triage, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and newborn transition
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery team environment
• Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance documentation, and pre-assignment screening

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout triage, antepartum, labor, delivery, and newborn transition
• Rotate through Labor & Delivery, obstetric triage, antepartum care, and circulating responsibilities for cesarean sections
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, and newborn stabilization
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring techniques
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Manage medications and therapies including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin infusions, and terbutaline as clinically indicated
• Support epidural and general anesthesia procedures, pain management, and post-anesthesia recovery
• Provide care related to postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, multiple births, and other high-risk conditions
• Perform assessments, sterile vaginal examinations, IV initiation and maintenance, Foley catheter care, and medication administration
• Promote newborn safety through identification, security banding, APGAR assessment, thermoregulation, and breastfeeding support
• Document care accurately and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Why This Texas Travel Nursing Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a focused Labor & Delivery setting with exposure to a broad range of obstetric and newborn care experiences
• Build on your leadership skills through charge experience and varied unit responsibilities
• Enjoy a consistent 12-hour daytime schedule in a growing West Texas community
• Contribute to safe, compassionate care for patients and families during some of life’s most important moments

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery opportunity in Midland, Texas, and join a dedicated maternal and newborn healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.