Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,566 per week in Le Mars, IA

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery / Med-Surg

Job Summary

Join a nationally recognized Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in Le Mars, Iowa, as a dedicated Registered Nurse. This pivotal role primarily focuses on providing expert care within the Obstetrics unit, with a strong emphasis on Labor and Delivery services.

The Staff RN will also float to the Medical-Surgical unit as needed, caring for a diverse adult, pediatric, and orthopedic patient population. Opportunities to serve as a Charge Nurse will also be part of the role's responsibilities, contributing to unit leadership and coordination.

This position offers a dynamic environment for an experienced RN seeking to utilize their L&D expertise while maintaining broad clinical skills across various specialties within a supportive community hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetrical patients throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.
• Manage care for newborns in the nursery setting.
• Deliver skilled nursing care to adult, pediatric, and orthopedic patients on the Medical-Surgical unit.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities, including unit coordination, patient flow management, and staff support.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and responses.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Demonstrated recent experience in Labor and Delivery.
• Ability to float and provide care across Medical-Surgical units (Adult, Peds, Ortho).
• Competency in Critical Access Hospital environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and labor management techniques.
• Competence in postpartum and newborn care.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills for diverse medical-surgical patient populations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities for Charge Nurse duties.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Schedule: Weekday and weekend night shifts, with holiday rotation as required.
• Call Requirement: No regular call expected; however, willingness to be available for occasional call is preferred.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Anticipated Start Date: July 16, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa.
• Certifications: Not specified.