OB Nurse looking for some Advice

I would first check your journal for ads. (OR nurses use AORN journal---not sure what L/D nurses use.) Even check RN magazine to get some idea of what the different agencies are offering. Most of them have 800 numbers so you can call and get some of your questions answered. Selection of agency will depend on area of country, etc. Once you have narrowed down your area and have picked a couple of agencies, feel free to post those and you can get some feedback then.

Good luck

Casey,

I am an OB nurse who is traveling. I started last April and am on my fourth assignment working OB. My first was on a Mother/Baby unit and the last 3 have been with L&D units. I don't know if there is a specific company that deal with just OB nurses (if there is let me know), but I have had no problem finding OB assignments with my company, Mobile Medical Staffing and my recruiter, Crystal, is great and knows I work only OB.
Good luck, I have found traveling to be a wonderful experience.

Dawn

I'm also an OB nurse who has been traveling for about 7 1/2 years now. I work with Cross Country Travcorps. I have been working steadily in OB the whole time. You may want to check on the delphi Travel Nurse forum - delphiforums.com then go under Travel Nurses and Therapists for info on just about all the companies as well as general info and suggestions for travelers as well as links to other good travel nurse sites. If you have any specific questions I might be able to answer, feel free to pm me or post here.

You should also be able to get more information on the Travel Nurse threads. I, too, am an OB nurse and will be finishing up my first assignment in 2 weeks. My first experience, however, was not a good one. I was sent to a hospital that has a severe staffing shortage...not sure if they just can't get nurses, or if it is a "financial" block.

The big thing is to watch what is put in your contract. Make sure it is very explicit before you sign. No one plans to get sick on an assignment, but I did and I was out for two weeks. That meant no pay and they took "rent" out of my next worked paycheck before my assignment was up.

Most agencies have positions available for L&D and a few for PP/Mother/Baby. California and Arizona seem to be most available.

Good luck in your travels!