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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and an active MD or Compact RN license. Details Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting Facility averages 100-200 births per month Patient ratio of 1:3 Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Every other weekend required Holiday coverage required as scheduled, with one major holiday off requested for winter season Floating required within the specialty, with travelers prioritized for floating No on-call responsibilities Epic charting system preferred Requirements Active MD or Compact RN license required Current BLS, STABLE, and NRP certifications required (NRP or AAP accepted) Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted Experience with vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation, and recovery Experience with obstetric hemorrhage/shock management Skilled in sterile vaginal exams and postpartum care for both cesarean and vaginal deliveries Experience with epidural anesthesia and pain management, including PCA pump use Experience administering insulin drips, magnesium sulfate therapy, and Pitocin Proficient in use of External Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) Experience with obstetric triage and antepartum care IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line (CVC/PICC) maintenance skills Experience administering blood and blood products Charge nurse experience preferred Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred Additional Information Provide comprehensive labor and delivery care including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management Participate in self-scheduling within the unit Must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless local candidates are specifically stated as accepted Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months prior to starting as a traveler Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before returning Facility typically allows one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the same unit Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing Compliance documents must be submitted no later than 5 days prior to start date