Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
About The Position
This is a temporary assignment in a hospital setting for a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery (L&D) in Hilo, Hawaii. The contract duration is 13 weeks, with a start date of 11/09/2026. The role involves providing direct nursing care to laboring patients, assisting with deliveries, providing newborn and postpartum care, and educating families. The L&D unit is configured with 8 labor beds and 18 postpartum beds. The assignment requires the nurse to be available for call at least once per month and to work 12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours weekly after orientation. The nurse is expected to arrive the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health requirements and orientation prerequisites.
Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment (or eligibility and must obtain license prior to start); travelers not currently in possession of a Hawaii license must apply on offer acceptance
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Labor and delivery experience: minimum 3 years
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts with 36 hours per week after orientation; scheduled call at least once per month; day/night variability
- Proficiency with Meditech electronic medical record and fetal monitoring systems (GE/Centricity)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in a fast-paced obstetric setting
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for laboring patients, including monitoring maternal and fetal status and managing labor progression
- Assist with delivery and deliver immediate newborn care, plus postpartum support for the mother
- Monitor fetal status using fetal monitoring systems and document findings in the electronic medical record (Meditech); collaborate with the obstetric team
- Deliver postpartum education and support for families, including breastfeeding initiation; uphold safety and infection control practices
- Work in an L&D unit configured with 8 labor beds and 18 postpartum beds; respond to obstetric emergencies as part of the care team
- Arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements and orientation prerequisites
Benefits
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing to accelerate onboarding
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Nationwide assignments available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
