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RN Labor and Delivery $63K–$86K Full Time Ottumwa IA $15K Bonus

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationOttumwa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 4, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

RN Labor and Delivery $63K–$86K Full Time Ottumwa IA $15K Bonus
Full Time | Labor & Delivery / OB Unit | 12 Hour Shifts

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Labor & Delivery / OB unit in Ottumwa, Iowa.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Labor & Delivery / OB unit
• 10-bed unit
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Provides care to obstetric patients
• Pediatric coverage by Board Certified provider

COMPENSATION
• Salary Range: $63,000 – $86,000

SCHEDULE
• Full-time
• 12-hour shifts
• Rotates every third weekend and major holidays

ROLE
• Perform patient assessments and identify care needs
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Provide care appropriate to patient condition and age
• Complete documentation related to medical necessity in the medical record
• Maintain and revise interdisciplinary care plans
• Perform quality improvement assessments

ENVIRONMENT
• Acute care Labor & Delivery setting
• Obstetric and newborn care environment

BENEFITS
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Tuition assistance and loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program REQUIRED
• Current Iowa RN license or compact license REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) REQUIRED
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire REQUIRED
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire REQUIRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire REQUIRED
• Recent RN experience REQUIRED
• 2–3 years Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• 1 year Med/Surg or Critical Care experience preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

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Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills
Labor and delivery nursingObstetric careNewborn carePatient assessmentNursing interventionsMedical documentationCare planningQuality improvementBLSACLSPALSNRPCritical careMed/Surg nursing
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceAccident insuranceCritical illness insuranceDisability insurancePaid time offPaid family leaveTuition assistanceLoan assistance401(k) retirement packageCompany matchWellness programsProfessional development opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will provide direct care to obstetric patients in a 10-bed Labor & Delivery unit with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, initiating nursing interventions, and maintaining interdisciplinary care plans.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$63,000 - $86,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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