We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery for a contract assignment in Pella, Iowa. This role involves providing comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to patients and their families within an acute care setting, focusing on optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.
The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating accountability and respect while promoting continuity of care. This position requires performing general nursing duties with critical thinking skills and the ability to assess and care for a diverse patient population, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide evidence-based patient care, ensuring safe and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and patient families.
Direct and oversee the work of support staff in the provision of patient care.
Perform general nursing duties utilizing critical thinking skills with minimal supervision.
Conduct age-specific patient assessments for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous nursing experience in an acute care setting.
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical and critical thinking skills for sound nursing judgment.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices relevant to acute care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
High degree of empathetic listening skills, tact, and kindness.
Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
Basic computer proficiency.
Shift Details
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Days per Week: 3
Start Date: 2026-09-14
Call Requirements: Not specified.
Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Iowa, in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or within three (3) months of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon hire or within facility guidelines.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pella, IA
Salary
$2,437.63
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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