<p>A Labor and Delivery RN is needed for a 13-week contract at a hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This day-shift position offers competitive local and travel pay rates with a full benefits package, making it a strong option for both local candidates and traveling nurses looking for a meaningful assignment in northeastern Oklahoma.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $57.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel rate: $28.00 per hour plus $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinician support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty focus: Labor and Delivery in an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>13-week contract with a defined start date and structured assignment timeline</li> <li>Day shift schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (12-hour shifts)</li> <li>Hospital-based facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Oklahoma RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience required</li> <li>Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required</li> <li>Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required</li> <li>Current Fetal Monitoring certification required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tahlequah is the capital of the Cherokee Nation and sits in the scenic Illinois River corridor of northeastern Oklahoma — a region known for kayaking, canoeing, and outdoor recreation along one of the state's most popular waterways. The city offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with a low cost of living, and it sits roughly 70 miles southeast of Tulsa, providing easy access to a major metro for dining, shopping, and entertainment. For travel nurses seeking a culturally rich, outdoor-friendly assignment destination, Tahlequah delivers a distinctive and rewarding experience.</p>