Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) | Obstetrics | Ottumwa, IA

Our client is seeking a Labor & Delivery/OB Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. This role supports a family‑centered environment, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and ensures safe, high‑quality care for mothers and infants.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Schedule: 12‑Hour Shifts | Varied

Sign‑on/Commitment Bonus: $15,000 (2‑year commitment)

Responsibilities:

• Complete quality‑improvement assessments in a timely manner.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify care needs.
• Provide care that reflects developmental and age‑specific considerations.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized Interdisciplinary Care Plans.
• Initiate and implement appropriate nursing interventions based on patient condition.
• Document assessments, interventions, and medical necessities accurately and promptly.
• Support patients and families through labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, pediatric providers, and support staff to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Recent RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current RN license (state or compact) 
• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Excellent communication and patient‑education abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑acuity situations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical technology.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and compassionate service.
• Ability to obtain the following within six (6) months of hire: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred Skills:

• One (1) year of Medical/Surgical or Critical Care nursing experience.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Support Programs
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee wellness and mental‑health resources
• Professional development and advancement opportunities