Travel LDRP RN - $2,920 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• 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: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position at a Level II trauma facility in North Dakota, requiring a minimum of 3 years of LDRP experience and current AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification.

• Acute care hospital setting with a dedicated LDRP unit, including 7 L&D beds, 12 postpartum beds, 8 surgical beds, 1 dedicated C-section OR, 2 GYN surgical ORs, and a 3-bay triage area
• Patient population includes obstetric, antepartum, triage, and postpartum patients (vaginal and C-section), as well as MgSO4 and pre-eclampsia cases, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and surgical cases including hysterectomy, bladder repairs, and mastectomies; accepts patients 23 weeks gestation
• AWHONN staffing ratios followed: L&D 1:1–2, Postpartum 1:2–3 couplets, Surgical/Medical 1:3–4
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Pitocin, Mag, and occasional insulin drips; commonly administered medications include Procardia, Labetalol push, TXA, Methergine, Hemabate, Cytotec, and Cervidil
• RNs are expected to scrub for procedures; an OB scrub tech is scheduled Monday–Friday on days
• GE/Corometrics EFM system in use (8 of the 129 & 5 of the 259 CA-X series and 2 of the older 128 series)
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) on a 13-week contract
• Every third weekend required; holiday coverage as needed
• First-to-float requirement; floating may include Peds MS, NICU (feeder-growers), Med/Surg, PCU, ICU, ED, or Psych units as 1:1 sitter or helping hands
• No on-call or standby requirement; optional overtime opportunities available
• Schedule is built 6 weeks in advance with consideration for sleep schedules; manager creates the schedule with block scheduling flexibility

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active; pending not accepted): BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring; AWHONN Advanced preferred; S.T.A.B.L.E. also required
• Minimum 3 years of LDRP experience required
• Ability to titrate drips (Pitocin, Mag, insulin) required
• Scrubbing experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

• Triage participation is allowed for travelers based on experience
• RNs are expected to read telemetry during Phase 1 recovery for C-sections only; remote tele monitoring is infrequent and a monitor tech is available for remote tele patients
• OB is on call 24/7; Neonatology is on call 24/7 with an NNP on-site overnight; anesthesia is in-house 24/7
• Charge nurse is present on every shift and takes an assignment; travelers are not expected to serve as charge
• Unit support includes a unit clerk, and occasional nurse techs (nursing students); surgical scrubs are provided
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2×12-hour shifts on the LDRP unit
• First-time travelers are welcome; candidates are expected to be independent and ready to contribute quickly
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission

American Traveler Job ID #P-700149. 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 - LDRP

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.