Job Description
Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a local contract nursing job in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (Level 4)
Location: W.W. Hastings Hospital – Cherokee Nation
Contract Duration: 06/08/2026 – 09/05/2026
Shift: 12 Hours | 3 Days/Week
Openings: 3
Job Summary:
Cherokee Nation is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care for obstetrical patients, mothers, newborns, and general patient populations in a fast-paced hospital environment. The RN will assess patient conditions, develop care plans, administer treatments, monitor specialized equipment, and provide emergency interventions while ensuring quality patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients’ clinical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Provide care for obstetrical, medical, surgical, neonatal, and geriatric patients
- Administer medications, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, and emergency interventions
- Monitor and operate specialized equipment including infusion pumps, ventilators, pulse oximeters, and cardiac monitors
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations and initiate life-saving measures when necessary
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, preventative care, and discharge instructions
- Document nursing interventions, patient responses, and coordinated care activities accurately
- Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and unlicensed personnel
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and professional nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Active Oklahoma RN License or Compact RN License
- Current certifications required:
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- STABLE
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements including background check and drug screening
About Encode INC
At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.Why Vivian Health?
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Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits