Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,858 per week in Clarksdale, MS

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Clarksdale
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Clarksdale, MS Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,858 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/19/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: Open to 8, 10, or 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years of nursing experience, 1 year of labor and delivery experience preferred License: Active nursing license Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, NRP Must-Have: - Strong multitasking, critical thinking, and patient education skills - Positive attitude, adaptability, and teamwork - Familiarity with obstetric and neonatal certifications preferred Description: Join a dynamic, family-centered unit where every day offers variety and meaningful patient connections. Nurses in this role provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period. This position is ideal for adaptable, skilled nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide care for laboring, delivering, and postpartum mothers and their newborns in a combined setting. Manage continuous fetal monitoring and assist with both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Deliver immediate newborn care, support breastfeeding, and provide patient education. Handle antepartum admissions, post-delivery recovery, and newborn nursery assessments. Collaborate closely with healthcare providers, anesthesia, lactation consultants, and support staff. Complete accurate documentation, discharge teaching, and patient follow-up education. Ideal Candidate: Adaptable, proactive, and confident in caring for both mothers and newborns. Strong communicator who remains calm under pressure and thrives in a team-based environment. Passionate about patient education and supporting families during a life-changing experience. Unique Aspects of the Role: Unpredictable patient volumes and high-acuity cases require flexibility and quick critical thinking. Nurses may float between labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery areas. Department Mission: To provide safe, compassionate, and family-centered care for mothers and infants, promoting maternal-infant bonding and preparing families for a confident transition home. Traveler Support: Clear orientation and guidance ensure a smooth transition into unit protocols and workflows. Clarifications around patient ratios, unit expectations, and resources are provided upfront. Opportunities: Extensions are common based on unit needs and nurse performance. There is potential for permanent role conversion after assignment completion. Ongoing training available in advanced fetal monitoring, high-risk antepartum care, procedures, and newborn resuscitation. Qualifications & Attributes: Strong multitasking, critical thinking, and patient education skills are essential. A positive attitude, adaptability, and teamwork are required. Familiarity with obstetric and neonatal certifications preferred; training provided as needed. Unit Details: Staffing and scheduling include block scheduling. Patient ratios are 4-5 per nurse. Float may be required between postpartum, nursery, and other areas. Daily census ranges between 4 to 8 patients. Number of beds in the unit is 12. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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