Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
About The Position
This is a travel Registered Nurse (RN) position specializing in Labor and Delivery (L&D) for a temporary assignment in a short-term acute care hospital setting. The contract is for 13 weeks, with a start date of 08/30/2026. The shift is nights, consisting of three 12-hour blocks (18:45–07:15). The role involves providing direct nursing care for obstetric patients, assisting with labor and delivery, and supporting postpartum recovery. Opportunities to float to other units, such as Medical-Surgical (MS), may be required, including providing pediatric care when necessary. Virtual orientation will be provided on Monday.
Requirements
- Active RN license (state not specified)
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Fetal monitoring class completed within the past 24 months
- Must be fully committed to obtaining PALS prior to start
- 2 years of L&D experience
- Willing to float to MS and care for pediatric patients
- Ability to work effectively in a travel assignment and adapt to new clinical environments
- Weekend requirements: every other weekend
- On-call 2–3 shifts per month
Nice To Haves
- EPIC experience highly preferred
- 3+ years of L&D in a rural hospital setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct labor and delivery nursing care for obstetric patients, including admission assessment, continuous fetal monitoring, and labor progression management.
- Administer medications and analgesia per protocol, assist with labor, delivery, and cesarean sections, and support postpartum/birth recovery.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, respond to obstetric emergencies, perform newborn care assessments, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
- Document care in the electronic medical record and ensure accurate handoffs during shift change.
- Participate in care coordination, patient and family education, and appropriate escalation when clinical concerns arise.
- Float to other units (MS) as needed for overflow, and provide pediatric care when required.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment orientation and ongoing support
- Access to credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Flexible travel coordination and administrative support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
