RN - L&D

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team in Payson, Arizona, for a 13-week contract assignment in Women’s Services. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.

This position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule. The ideal candidate should be flexible and comfortable working rotating shifts based on unit and patient-care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Women’s Services setting.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other prescribed interventions safely and accurately.
• Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, fetal or maternal status, and other relevant clinical indicators as appropriate.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety guidelines.
• Participate in patient and family education and promote a positive patient experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and effective communication in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Advocate for patients and their families while maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual needs and preferences.

Requirements

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous acute-care hospital nursing experience.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery, Women’s Services, Maternal-Child Health, or a closely related specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patient-care priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS, NRP, or other specialty certifications may be required depending on facility and unit requirements.
• Ability to commit to the full 13-week contract and scheduled 36 hours per week.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled RN who is comfortable working in a hospital-based Women’s Services environment. You should be adaptable, patient-focused, and able to respond calmly and effectively to changing clinical situations. This assignment is an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical experience while working in Payson, Arizona, a scenic mountain community known for its beautiful landscapes, outdoor recreation, and relaxed Arizona lifestyle.

Schedule

36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule.

Contract Length

13 weeks.