RN - Labor and Delivery

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Location : Des Moines, IA

Facility : UnityPoint - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Contract Length : 13 Weeks

Start Date : January 5, 2026

Shift : Nights, 7p-7a, 4x12 hr shifts (48 hrs / week); may float to other maternity / L&D units

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN to provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns during the birthing process. This role involves monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting with deliveries, and supporting patients through labor and postpartum recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.

Monitor vital signs, contractions, and fetal heart rate.

Administer medications as ordered and identify complications during labor.

Communicate patient condition and needs to physicians and healthcare team.

Coach and support mothers during labor and delivery.

Provide postpartum care and patient education.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; ensure compliance with all standards.

Requirements

Current RN license

Minimum 1 year recent Labor & Delivery experience (within last 3 years preferred).

Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Health certificate, PPD or chest X-ray (if applicable).

Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Additional Details

Unit Info : 45-bed unit, 2 ORs; patient ratios 1 : 1-2.

Specialties : High-risk OB, antepartum, C-sections, vaginal deliveries.

Drips : Magnesium, insulin, Pitocin.

Hourly Rate : $65 / hr.

OT Rate : $85

Holiday Requirement : Must work 2 of 3 major winter holidays.

Floating : Required across campuses.

Pleasesubmit your most up to date resume with gap explanation, facility name, anddates.

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Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.