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Labor & Delivery RN Night Shift

Apetan Consulting

Opelousas, Louisiana

$54/hr

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RNLabor & Delivery

Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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Pay Rate: $54/hour
Shift
Nights

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 8-Week Contract. Location: Opelousas, LA 70570. Facility Size: 50–149 Beds. EMR: Cerner. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery for an 8-week travel/contract assignment. Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Contract Length: 8 Weeks. Schedule: 36 Hours per Week (3 x 12-hour shifts). Pay Rate: $54/hour. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care to laboring, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients; monitoring maternal and fetal well-being; assisting physicians during labor, delivery, and emergency obstetric procedures; administering medications and treatments; educating patients and families; documenting patient care using Cerner EMR; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Louisiana or Compact License)
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
  • Previous Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred

Living in Opelousas, LA

Opelousas, one of Louisiana's oldest towns, sits in Cajun Country about 20 miles north of Lafayette. Known as the Zydeco Music Capital of the World, it blends Creole heritage with a slow-paced rural lifestyle. Expect close-knit community ties, seasonal festivals, and authentic local cuisine.

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State price level · Louisiana
88.2
12% below the national average

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Labor & Delivery is a first-year unit lane. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.

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