Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Quick Start
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-specialties: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, Antepartum, Lactation

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor and Delivery Nurse with Postpartum experience to join our dedicated rural healthcare team in Port Lavaca, Texas. The facility is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designated as Level I for Maternal and Neonatal Care.

This role is ideal for nurses with strong assessment and fetal monitoring (EFM) skills, and experience in rural healthcare settings where adaptability and independence are essential. The department typically operates with a two-person team, with staff proficient in L&D, postpartum, and nursery care.

The unit averages 15 20 deliveries per month and uses OBIX as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Shift: Nights

• Contract Length: 14 weeks

• Holiday coverage: Required

• Active RN license (Texas or Compact)

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience

• Proficiency in EFM, postpartum, and nursery care

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently

• BLS / ACLS / NRP / STABLE

• AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring

• Additional certifications such as CPI, ENPC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, or TNCC are a plus

• Housing availability in the area may be limited due to ongoing local construction and tourism; RV accommodations are often preferred by travelers.

• Excellent opportunity for nurses seeking a diverse and rewarding rural practice environment with a strong sense of community and teamwork.