What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Labor & Delivery position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Critical access hospital setting within the Labor and Delivery unit
- Facility performs fewer than 100 births per month
- Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Every third weekend required
- Floating to different units may be required
- Centricity EMR experience preferred
- Block scheduling considered on a case-by-case basis by the manager
Requirements
- Active KS or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NRP
- Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Skilled in assisting with sterile speculum exams, NST, reflex checks, and sterile vaginal exams
- Experienced in the use of External Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
- Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and medication administration
- Experienced in managing high-risk and vaginal deliveries, including forceps/vacuum extraction and C-Sections
- Skilled in neonatal and newborn care, including APGAR scoring and newborn assessments
- Experienced in postpartum care, including care for Cesarean Section and multiple births
- One professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
- Assist with vaginal deliveries, forceps/vacuum extractions, and recovery from C-Sections
- Manage administration of medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and Antihypertensives
- Deliver neonatal care in the delivery room, including thermoregulation and initial newborn assessments
- Provide newborn care including cord care, discharge teaching, and metabolic screening
- Support postpartum recovery including fundus, lochia, and perineum care, as well as breastfeeding support
- Assist with surgical cases such as Cervical Cerclage
- Perform fetal monitoring, including recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and IUPC placement
- Provide pain management support, including epidural anesthesia care
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- No radius restriction for candidacy
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan