<p>A travel RN with Obstetrics experience is needed for a 13-week night-shift contract at an acute care facility in Houston, Missouri. This assignment offers a competitive blended compensation package — hourly rate plus a substantial weekly stipend — and is open immediately. Houston sits in the Ozarks region of south-central Missouri, offering a rural community hospital environment where OB nurses carry meaningful clinical responsibility across labor, delivery, and postpartum care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$26.00 per hour base pay rate plus $1,300 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided; 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 bonus program</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinical and administrative support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Obstetrics at an acute care facility</li> <li>13-week travel contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Schedule: 12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Facility type: Acute care hospital serving the Houston, Missouri community and surrounding rural catchment area</li> <li>Travel assignment — candidate must reside 75 or more miles from the facility to qualify</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per 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>Current BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and AWHONN certification required</li> <li>STABLE program certification preferred</li> <li>Must reside 75 or more miles from the facility to meet travel assignment eligibility</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 known for its rolling forested hills, clear rivers, and outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and lake activities at nearby Montauk State Park and the Current River corridor. The area offers a low cost of living and a close-knit small-town atmosphere, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses who want a quieter pace between shifts. Springfield, Missouri — a regional hub with full urban amenities, dining, and a major airport — is approximately 90 miles to the west.</p>