What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Labor & Delivery position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring advanced fetal monitoring certification and C-section experience.
Details
- Acute care Level 3 trauma facility, Labor & Delivery unit
- Unit includes 7 L&D beds, 2 triage beds, and 10 postpartum beds
- Handles 1-3 births per day, approximately 830 births per year
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
- Uses Allscripts EMR
- 12-hour shifts, rotating days (6a-6p) and nights (6p-6a)
- Minimum of 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
- On-call requirement of one shift per 4-week schedule
- May float to Emergency Department or Med-Surg if experienced in those areas
- Must be able to function in both L&D and couplet care settings
- Respiratory Therapist and 24/7 in-house pharmacy support available
- Support staff includes Patient Care Technician, Health Unit Secretary, and OB Scrub Tech
Requirements
- Active AZ or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN AFM)
- Minimum of 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- C-section experience required
- Must be proficient in fetal monitoring and appropriate interventions for fetal distress
- Experience caring for high-risk OB patients, including pre-eclampsia, required
- Strong clinical assessment skills required to manage OB emergencies independently, as OB/Neonatologist is not in-house
- BSN not required
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care in a facility without an in-house OB provider, requiring strong independent assessment and emergency response skills
- Nurse manager may occasionally assist with patient care as needed
- Orientation held every Monday, consisting of 8 hours
- First-time travelers may be considered
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan