Registered Nurse – Women & Infants - Iha

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Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | WISL Float Pool

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Shifts vary.

The In-House Agency Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals. Participants are required to work 36 hours per week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus applicable weekend differentials.

As a condition of participation, nurses must be willing and able to provide staffing support across multiple Women & Infants units based on specialty, qualifications, competencies, patient care needs, and staffing requirements. Assignments may vary by shift, day, or week and may include multiple units within the same work week. Units include:

• Labor & Delivery
• Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED)
• Perinatal / High-Risk OB

Applicants cannot be currently employed by UAMS. Former UAMS employees must have been separated from employment for at least 180 days and be eligible for rehire.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid RN License
• Nursing Experience: minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum
• Experience obtained within the previous twelve (12) months may include up to six (6) months in a management role; however, at least six (6) months must have been in a direct patient care role within an acute care hospital
• Required to work two (2) major holidays and one (1) additional holiday, as designated by UAMS, and every other weekend, or an equivalent number of weekend shifts, throughout the duration of the 13-week agreement period
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong work ethic and high level of accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of RN experience in Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Perinatal, or Antepartum

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the UAMS Labor & Delivery and Perinatal / High Risk OB units, and the OB ED. These areas deliver comprehensive, high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across the state.

The Perinatal Unit features 28 rooms and a newborn procedure area, supporting postpartum, well newborn, high-risk antepartum, and gynecologic patients.

The Labor & Delivery Unit includes 14 LDR suites, triage beds, operating rooms, recovery space, and neonatal stabilization rooms, with approximately 300–330 deliveries per month.

The OB ED serves as the point of entry for pregnant and postpartum patients requiring obstetric triage, evaluation, stabilization, treatment, and disposition for urgent, emergent, and unscheduled pregnancy-related concerns.

In this professional nursing role, the Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and triaging patient care, collaborating with providers, fellows, and interdisciplinary staff, and supporting seamless transitions of care. The RN works closely with patients and their families to develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinates appointments and referrals, and provides education on complex health conditions.

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Salary Information:

Commensurate with education & experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

No