World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
We’re hiring nationwide and actively seeking qualified candidates from multiple states. Opportunities are open across the U.S., welcoming professionals ready to take the next step—no matter where you’re located.
Job Description: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Contract
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Duration: 13 weeks
Positions Available: 1
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; approximately 72–80 hours every two weeks
Holiday Coverage: Required
Setting: Rural Community Hospital
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) with nursery and couplet care experience for a contract assignment in a rural hospital setting. This role supports a close-knit obstetrics team handling approximately 45–50 deliveries per month and requires strong clinical skills across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery patients
- Perform couplet care for mother and newborn
- Monitor labor progress and fetal well-being using intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring
- Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Provide patient education and emotional support to mothers and families
- Serve as Charge Nurse when assigned
- Float to assist other departments as needed (not as a primary nurse)
- Accurately document patient care using the electronic medical record
Unit & Patient Volume
- Approximately 45–50 deliveries per month
- Rural community hospital environment requiring adaptability and teamwork
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- Experience in Labor & Delivery, Nursery, Postpartum, and Couplet Care
- Active Hawaii RN license required (must be current at time of submission)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a rural setting
Certifications (Required/Preferred per Facility Policy)
- BLS/BCLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Additional preferred certifications may include:
- AWHONN / EFM
- STABLE
- CPI
- ENPC
- NIHSS
- NRP-related or maternal–newborn specialty certifications
Equipment & Systems
- EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
Additional Information
- Reference checks must be submitted via email only (no phone calls)
- Bilingual skills not required
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
