Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,184 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to manage high-acuity obstetric patients.

• Level III NICU-affiliated Labor & Delivery unit in a hospital setting — the only Level III NICU within a 350-mile radius
• Unit includes 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
• Patient population includes high-risk to low-intervention laboring patients, antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and newborns
• Patient ratios: Antepartum 1:3, Inactive Labor 1:2, Active Labor 1:1, Postpartum/Couplet Care 1:3 couplets
• Skills performed include IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulating, and C-section recovery care
• EMR: Epic (experience strongly preferred; candidates without Epic experience require manager approval)
• 12-hour variable shifts (0630 or 1830 start times); must be available to work both days and nights throughout the contract
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements

• Active RN license issued by or valid in South Dakota (SD state license or Compact license) required
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics certification, electronic fetal monitoring certification, or inpatient antepartum certification
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required, preferably at a Level III or higher L&D unit
• Experience managing high-acuity labor patients required, including preeclampsia, preterm labor and delivery, and management of patients less than 35 weeks gestation
• Ability to provide postpartum/couplet care required
• Level 2 nursery experience highly preferred
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred; candidates without it require manager approval
• Graduation from a board of nursing-approved nursing education program required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• Nurses will be required to care for postpartum/couplet patients throughout the contract
• Orientation consists of 4 days with a preceptor — 3 days in L&D and 1 day in postpartum
• Unit support includes a unit secretary, scrub tech, charge nurse, VAT team, RT (24/7), OB physician team, and anesthesia/CRNA
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Cobalt blue scrubs required; provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-700401. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.