Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery (L&D) in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Start date: 07/12/2026. Travel assignment for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,628–$2,841 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12 Flex, primarily 12-hour Day shifts with flexibility to cover other shifts. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital providing Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and newborn care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,628–$2,841 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour Day shifts with flexibility to cover other shifts
- Start date: 07/12/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive L&D, postpartum, and newborn nursing care, including support for BFHI initiatives and mother-baby room-in
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, assist with labor, delivery, and cesarean deliveries; respond to obstetric emergencies
- Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatal staff, and lactation consultants; may assume charge nurse duties after training
- Floats to other departments as needed within scope of practice; respond to call lights, assist with admissions/discharges, and maintain accurate documentation
- Educate patients and families on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, newborn care, safety, and breastfeeding

Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Arizona
- Minimum five (5) years of recent experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn care
- Certifications: American Heart Association ACLS or ALSO; BLS; NRP; AWHONN Advanced FHM required (RNC‑EFM may substitute for AWHONN FHM)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Ability to work in L&D, postpartum, and newborn settings; willingness to float to other departments as needed; flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Guaranteed hours
- Weekly pay: $2,628–$2,841 per week
- Extension opportunities
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance as needed

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.