Contract Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D) with Postpartum Experience Nights Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Nurse with Postpartum (PP) experience for a contract opportunity at a small Critical Access Hospital in Texas. This is a quick-start position ideal for nurses who are confident, adaptable, and experienced in rural healthcare settings.

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital

• Level III Trauma Center

• Designated Level I Maternal & Neonatal Care

• Approximately 15 20 deliveries per month

• EMR: CPSI/Evident (OBIX for fetal monitoring)

• Night shift assignment

This is a close-knit department typically staffed with a two-person team. Most nurses are cross-trained and expected to function competently in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery roles.

• Provide comprehensive care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn patients

• Perform strong maternal and fetal assessments

• Interpret and manage Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

• Assist with deliveries and provide immediate newborn care

• Support lactation education and postpartum recovery

• Collaborate effectively within a small team environment

• Minimum of 2 years of recent L&D experience

• Prior rural healthcare experience strongly preferred

• Strong independent assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Comfortable working in a small department with broad responsibilities

• Active state RN license required

• BLS

• ACLS

• PALS

• NRP

• Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN or equivalent)

Additional certifications such as STABLE and other maternal-child health credentials are highly valued.

• Night shifts

• Holiday coverage required

• Housing in the area may be limited; travelers with RV accommodations may find more options