<p>A 13-week travel contract is open for an Obstetrics RN at an acute care facility in Houston, Missouri. This night-shift position offers a competitive blended compensation package — hourly rate plus a substantial weekly tax-free stipend — and is supported by a full benefits suite including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Houston sits in the Ozarks region of south-central Missouri, making this an appealing assignment for travel nurses who want a manageable rural-community caseload paired with genuine outdoor recreation access.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Compensation: $26.00 per hour plus a $1,300 weekly housing/travel stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit pay cycle</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to manage credentialing logistics</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Obstetrics within an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Contract length: 13 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Facility type: Acute care — community hospital serving the Houston, MO region</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Missouri state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Missouri RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Obstetrics nursing experience</li> <li>Must reside 75 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel stipend status</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification required</li> <li>Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required</li> <li>Current AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) certification required</li> <li>STABLE program certification preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houston is the county seat of Texas County in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks — a region defined by rolling forested hills, clear spring-fed rivers, and an unhurried pace of life. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and float trips on the Gasconade and Current Rivers, while the cost of living remains well below national averages. Springfield, Missouri's third-largest city, is roughly 90 miles to the southwest, providing a convenient urban amenity corridor for dining, shopping, and regional air travel.</p>