Locum CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)
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Job Description
. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality midwifery care within a medical practice setting, supporting patients through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
As a Locum CNM, you will work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team to deliver comprehensive women's health services. This contract role is ideal for an Associate-level midwife seeking flexible, hands-on clinical experience in a dynamic medical practice environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide prenatal care, including routine examinations, screenings, and patient education
- Manage labor and delivery for low-risk pregnancies in accordance with clinical protocols
- Perform postpartum assessments and support newborn care coordination
- Offer family planning counseling and contraceptive services
- Conduct gynecological exams and well-woman visits
- Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals when complex care is required
- Educate patients on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and reproductive health
- Adhere to all clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and practice policies
- Support a patient-centered approach that respects cultural and personal preferences
Requirements
- Current Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) credential from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
- Active and unrestricted state licensure as a CNM in Oregon or eligibility to obtain it
- Master's degree in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited program
- Associate-level clinical experience in midwifery or women's health
- Strong knowledge of prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse patient populations
- Ability to work independently in a contract or locum capacity
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Current BLS and NRP certifications preferred
- Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care
Schedule: 24-hour call shifts
Setting: Inpatient
Daily Volume: 2-3 deliveries per 24-hour shift
Annual Volume: 2400 births
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & lodging
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Nurse Midwifery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Midwifery listings in Oregon | 14 active | 358 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 56% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon Nurse Practitioner listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 11% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Nurse Midwifery pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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