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How much do ob flight nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for ob flight nurse in the United States is $109,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ob flight nurse?

An OB Flight Nurse is a specialized flight nurse who provides critical care and transport for obstetric patients, including high-risk pregnancies and neonatal emergencies. They work on medical helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, stabilizing and monitoring patients while ensuring safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. These nurses must have advanced knowledge in maternal-fetal medicine, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency care. Their role is crucial in ensuring timely medical intervention for mothers and newborns in critical situations.

How to be an obstetric flight nurse?

To become an obstetric flight nurse, you typically need to be a registered nurse with experience in obstetrics and critical care. Certification in neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and advanced life support (ACLS) is often required, along with training in aeromedical transport and emergency response skills. Gaining experience in labor and delivery, trauma, or emergency nursing enhances qualifications for this specialized role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ob flight nurse?

To thrive as an Ob Flight Nurse, you need advanced knowledge of obstetrics and emergency nursing, a current RN license, and typically certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Familiarity with in-flight medical equipment, electronic patient care systems, and effective transport protocols is crucial. Excellent decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills are highly valued in this high-pressure role. These competencies ensure the safe care and transport of obstetric and neonatal patients during critical and often unpredictable flight situations.

How much does an Ob Flight Nurse get paid?

An obstetric flight nurse typically earns between $70,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and the employer. These nurses often work in emergency or critical care environments, requiring specialized skills and certifications such as neonatal or pediatric advanced life support.

What are some common challenges ob flight nurses face while providing in-flight patient care?

Ob Flight Nurses often encounter unique challenges such as managing critical obstetric emergencies in confined and dynamic environments, where access to full hospital resources is limited. They must be prepared to make quick decisions, adapt to variable flight conditions, and stabilize both mother and infant during transport. Successful Ob Flight Nurses are skilled at remaining calm under pressure and coordinating closely with pilots, paramedics, and receiving facility teams to ensure continuity of care. This demanding yet rewarding role requires resilience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to patient safety, often in unpredictable circumstances.

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Infographic showing various Ob Flight Nurse job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,709 per year, or $52.7 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Frederick, MD

TravelNurseSource

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Frederick, MD Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Frederick, Maryland, 21702!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Frederick, MD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Rotating Weekends and Holidays | No Call Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide obstetric nursing care for patients who are 20+ weeks pregnant and up to 6 weeks postpartum
  • Deliver care across Labor and Delivery rooms, OB Triage, OB ORs, and OB PACU settings
  • Perform and interpret continuous fetal monitoring in accordance with facility standards
  • Support family-centered care in a modern, state-of-the-art Labor and Delivery environment
  • Complete required onboarding modules via online portal prior to start date
Required Qualifications
  • Active Maryland license or Compact nursing license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
  • Minimum 3 years of current, strong Labor and Delivery experience
  • OB Triage experience required
  • Active fetal monitoring certification required: C-EFM preferred; AWHONN Intermediate accepted (C-EFM must be obtained if contract extensions meet or exceed 1 year from initial start date)
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required; block scheduling is not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • C-EFM certification already obtained at time of submission
  • Experience working in a high-volume or multi-unit obstetric setting including OB OR and OB PACU
Why Join Us
  • Work in a newly renovated Labor and Delivery unit featuring state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology designed with comfort, safety, and family-centered care in mind
  • Enjoy a suburban setting with easy access to major metropolitan areas, outdoor recreation, historic districts, dining, and shopping

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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