Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,326 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Labor and Delivery
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Nursing Opportunity in Tucson, Arizona

Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week locum tenens contract in Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85712). Join our healthcare team and provide expert clinical support to mothers and newborns in a vibrant Arizona hospital. Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, year-round sunshine, and a welcoming community—ideal for healthcare professionals seeking adventure and growth in Arizona nursing jobs.

Arizona Nursing Job Details

Assignment Type : Locum tenens (Travel nursing contract)

Location : Tucson, Arizona 85712

Unit : Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Duration : 13 weeks

Start Date : October 20, 2025

End Date : January 19, 2026

Shift : Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19 : 00 - 07 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Coverage : Every other weekend (approx. 4 weekend shifts per month)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 2

Float : Required based on census

Charting System : Epic EMR

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2130 - $2190

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience

Active Arizona RN license

Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NRP

AWHONN Advanced or Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (completed within the last 2 years)

Proficiency with Epic charting system

Community hospital experience preferred

Willingness to float to other units as needed

Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of Tucson (no local candidates)

One supervisory reference required

Travel nurses with only one DUI (older than one year) may be considered

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers and newborns

Assist with high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, and antepartum / postpartum care

Perform and interpret fetal monitoring (EFM, IUPC, spiral electrode placement)

Administer medications and therapies (Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives)

Support breastfeeding and lactation education for new parents

Conduct newborn assessments and provide family education

Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic EMR

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, pharmacy, social services)

Float to other hospital units as required

Experience the best of Arizona healthcare jobs while making a difference in Tucson. Apply now to join our dedicated nursing team and help support mothers and newborns in a leading Tucson hospital!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #413276. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : L&D

About Planet Healthcare

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