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

Join a collaborative Labor and Delivery team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Midland, Texas. In this fast-paced travel nursing opportunity, you will support patients across triage, antepartum, labor, cesarean delivery, and newborn transition while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to obstetrical patients and their families. Midland offers a welcoming West Texas community, abundant sunshine, wide-open landscapes, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and local cultural experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Specialty: Labor and Delivery Nursing
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Duration: 16 weeks; a minimum of 13 weeks may be considered
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Unit Capacity: 10 beds with a fluctuating daily census
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and adults
• Additional Scheduling Information: Weekend shifts may vary, and some holiday coverage is expected

Labor and Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending licensure may be accepted at submission but must be active before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and NIHSS certifications required
• AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate, and Fetal Heart Monitoring certifications preferred or required based on assignment validation
• Experience with Cerner or comparable electronic health record systems preferred
• Demonstrated competency in fetal monitoring, obstetrical triage, high-risk antepartum care, vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, and newborn transition
• Ability to float to Antepartum as needed
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the labor and delivery process, including triage, antepartum, labor, cesarean delivery, and newborn transition
• Perform obstetrical assessments, sterile vaginal examinations, non-stress tests, and continuous external or internal fetal monitoring
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, forceps or vacuum-assisted deliveries, and cesarean sections
• Circulate for cesarean sections and support sterile procedures as assigned
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin infusions, terbutaline, epidural anesthesia, and blood products
• Manage IV access, infusion pumps, Foley catheters, pain control, and other labor and delivery interventions
• Identify and respond to obstetrical emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, and shock
• Provide newborn transition support, including APGAR assessment, identification and security banding, thermoregulation, and breastfeeding or lactation support
• Deliver patient and family education while promoting safety, dignity, and informed participation in care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive maternal and neonatal outcomes
• Float to Antepartum when needed and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Apply now for this Labor and Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Midland, Texas, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving maternal and neonatal patients.

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.