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: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 3 years of L&D experience and active NE or Compact licensure.
Details
- Acute care Labor & Delivery/LDRP unit with 15 LDRP and 15 postpartum beds
- Approximately 400 births per year
- Patient population includes obstetrics, postpartum, antepartum, post-surgical GYN, and pregnancy with hypertension or diabetes
- Follows AWHONN staffing ratios of 1:3 and 1:1 for laboring patients
- RNs required to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and Procardia
- Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
- RNs troubleshoot RT equipment but are not responsible for management beyond that
- No tele/monitor tech responsibilities on this unit
- 12-hour night shifts, 6-7 shifts per scheduling period
- Every other weekend required
- Floating is rare, limited to critical staffing situations for basic tasks only
- No call or standby requirements
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
- Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Acute care hospital experience required
- Driver's license required for consideration to verify permanent residence
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a unit recognized as Blue Distinction with high patient experience scores
- Unit is breastfeeding-friendly
- Holiday coverage required if there is a staffing need
- Orientation includes 1 week of classroom training followed by 2-3 shifts on the floor
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
- RNs must pass an open-book pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan