First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/29/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Info:
- Bed Size: 45 bed, 2 OR
- Patient Ratios: 1:1-2
- Patient Types:High Risk ob, antepartum, c-sections, vaginal deliveries
- Drips: magnesium, insulin, pitocin
- Scrubs: hospital provided
- Deliveries/month: 150 @ Methodist, 300-350 at Iowa Methodist
Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran & Iowa Methodist
Submission Requirements
Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
Orientation Dates: 6/22, 7/6 (6/22 will be prioritized)
HOLIDAY update: unless the Unit is close, your contractor is required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
- Experience in Labor & Delivery [required]
- Experience in Post Partum / mother-baby care [preferred]
- High risk OB experience [required]
- Antepartum, C-section/vaginal delivery experience [required]
- No 1st time travelers, must have completed at least one travel assignment in previous 12 mos [required]
- Intermediate or Advance EFM / AWHONN certificate is accepted [required]
- EPIC emr experience [required]
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:
- Work history/resume/employment history must have recent/current Labor & Delivery experience [required]
- Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Labor & Delivery) – [required]
- Nursy’s must state Active Iowa/IA license or compact/Multistate at time of submission – [required] [document]
- Professional Reference/Reference Check - charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference from within 24 months of today's date [preferred]
- Driver’s License [document] [required]
- AHA/American Heart Association or ARC/AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS - basic life support – [required]
- AHA/American Heart Association - ACLS certificate - advance cardiac life support [required]
- NRP certificate [required]
- AWHONN certificate [document] [required]
Certification Requirements
State License Requirements
Compact Allowed
Additional License Requirements
Job: 67288
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
