Travel Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby RN - $2,470 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby travel assignment requiring C-section circulation capability and night shift availability.

• Acute care hospital L&D/Mother Baby unit with 4 labor beds, 4 postpartum beds, and a nursery with 8-crib capacity; 2 beds can also serve as triage beds
• Unit delivers approximately 350 births per year (25–30 per month) and serves patients from 20 weeks gestation and above, including mag, insulin, pitocin, multiples, and VBACs
• Typical patient ratios are 1:1 for L&D and 1:4 for postpartum couplets
• Charting is done in TruBridge (Evident); Epic EMR is also used on the unit; Centricity FHM system is used for fetal heart monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts (0645–1915), with at least 2 weekends per month required; Friday/Saturday nights and Saturday/Sunday days are considered weekends
• On-call placement is possible due to low or high census and may occur rarely or as frequently as weekly
• OB Techs are available 8am–4pm (2 techs) and 4pm–midnight (1 tech); no OB Tech coverage from midnight–7am
• Respiratory Therapy is available in-house 24/7; pharmacy closes at 5:30pm with after-hours access via Pyxis
• No IV team on unit; a PICC Nurse is available
• Providers are on-call; Nurse Midwives are available in-house and will stay at staff nurses' request
• Telemetry-capable unit, though nurses are not required to read or interpret strips — CCU reads them
• Occasional overflow from MedSurg or CCU depending on room availability

• Active WV RN license or a compact RN license recognized in WV required
• Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
• Ability to circulate C-sections is required, as staff nurses may need to step in before the OR team arrives
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be submitted for review and approval

• Orientation consists of 2–3 shifts with a preceptor, conducted primarily on the unit
• Nurses may float to MedSurg or ER in a helping-hands capacity if experienced and comfortable, but will be kept available for deliveries
• Travelers work into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this travel assignment
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without a 2-year break

American Traveler Job ID #P-713974. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.