Women & Infants In-House Agency (IHA) RN

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Closing Date:

10/24/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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 the Apply link/button.

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Department:

• ICE | WISL Float Pool
• Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The In-House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13-week intervals in the Perinatal and/or Labor & Delivery inpatient units.

Participants are required to work 36 hours/week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials. To qualify, applicants must have a valid RN license issued by the State of Arkansas and 12 months experience in an acute care hospital. Experience in the past 12 months must include 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital. Applicants cannot be currently employed by UAMS, and previous UAMS employees must have terminated more than 180 days prior.

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 in the last 12 months may include up to 6 months in a management position, but must include at least 6 months in a direct patient care role in an acute care hospital
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Basic computer skills
• •Strong work ethic and accountability
• •Work one major holiday and one additional holiday if applicable, in addition to every other weekend throughout the duration of the 13-week RN Internal Contract agreement period.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the UAMS Perinatal (E6) and/or Labor & Delivery (E5) units, located in the Harry P. Ward Clinical Tower. These units deliver comprehensive, high-risk obstetrical care to patients from across the state.

The Perinatal Unit (E6) features 28 rooms and a newborn procedure area, supporting postpartum, well newborn, high-risk antepartum, and gynecologic patients. The Labor & Delivery Unit (E5) includes 14 LDR suites, triage beds, operating rooms, recovery space, and neonatal stabilization rooms, with approximately 300–330 deliveries per month.

Both units emphasize patient- and family-centered care, allowing stable newborns to remain with their mothers to promote bonding.

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.

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), Resume
• Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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