Labor and Delivery (RN)

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Brownwood, Texas Apply now for a Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Brownwood, Texas, caring for mothers and newborns in a Level II maternal facility with Level II NICU support. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to care for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care. Brownwood provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere in Central Texas, with access to Lake Brownwood, outdoor recreation, and the region’s scenic landscapes.

Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Location: Brownwood, Texas Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 18, 2027 Weekly Estimated

$2,040–$2,150 Hours: 36 hours per week; the posted coverage pattern is four 12-hour shifts

12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Unit: Labor & Delivery, recovery, and mother-baby care Unit Profile: Approximately 5 rooms and 6 beds, with a typical daily census of 1–5 patients Patient Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 2 patients Orientation: 80 hours, including required learning modules Openings: 2 Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience Active Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission Current BLS and ACLS certifications Current AWHONN certification at the appropriate level, such as beginner, intermediate, or advanced Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification Recent experience with electronic documentation; Altera experience is preferred, and Allscripts experience is a plus Strong knowledge of fetal monitoring, obstetric emergencies, and maternal-newborn care Travel nursing experience is preferred but not required Ability to complete required compliance documentation and facility screening before the assignment begins Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in active labor, antepartum monitoring, induction, and augmentation of labor Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring, non-stress testing, and intrauterine pressure catheters when indicated Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, pregnancy-induced hypertension, hemorrhage, shock, and other obstetric emergencies Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, terbutaline, prostaglandins, insulin drips, antihypertensives, and antiseizure medications as ordered Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, forceps or vacuum-assisted deliveries, tubal ligations, and related procedures Circulate for and recover cesarean sections while supporting safe surgical and postpartum care Perform postpartum assessments, including fundus, lochia, perineum, edema, reflexes, pain, and recovery evaluations Support couplet care, newborn assessment, thermoregulation, identification and security procedures, cord care, and radiant warmer use Provide breastfeeding and lactation support, discharge education, car seat education, and parent teaching Maintain accurate documentation, collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, and promote safe, compassionate maternal-newborn care Apply now to join this Central Texas travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Brownwood.

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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.