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<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 8, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor &amp; Delivery RN for a night shift teaching hospital position requiring 2+ years of recent L&amp;D experience and NRP certification.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a teaching hospital with over 300 births per month</li><li>Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)</li><li>Every other weekend required</li><li>Open availability required with no blocked scheduling</li><li>Will float between High Risk and Labor &amp; Delivery units</li><li>Bi-weekly orientation schedule</li><li>Epic charting system used</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand</li><li>Minimum 2 years of recent Labor &amp; Delivery experience required</li><li>Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP</li><li>AWHONN Beginner, AWHONN Intermediate, and FHM certifications preferred</li><li>Epic charting experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital experience preferred</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>Experience with high-risk deliveries, C-section circulating, and vaginal delivery assistance</li><li>Experience with fetal monitoring (external and internal) and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns</li><li>One supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration</li><li>Full SSN and date of birth required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum units</li><li>Assist with high-risk deliveries, vaginal deliveries, and C-section procedures</li><li>Manage patients with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, preterm labor, and multiple gestation</li><li>Provide newborn care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation</li><li>Administer medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives</li><li>Support breastfeeding and lactation, and provide postpartum wound and perineal care</li><li>Scrubs provided in Royal Blue</li><li>First-time travelers will not be considered for this position</li><li>Local candidates accepted within 75 miles at a reduced pay rate</li><li>Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must not have worked there within the past 6 months</li><li>Maximum RTO of 5-7 days must be submitted with candidacy</li><li>Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (October 31 - March 31)</li></ul>

Duke University Hospital Durham NC North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Compact States RN Labor and Delivery LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-747208. 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 &amp; Delivery American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 8, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor and Delivery RN for a teaching hospital position requiring 2+ years of recent L&amp;D experience and an NC or compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a teaching hospital with over 300 births per month</li><li>Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)</li><li>Every other weekend required</li><li>No blocked scheduling; open availability required</li><li>Float between High Risk and L&amp;D units</li><li>Uses Epic EMR</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand</li><li>Minimum 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience required</li><li>Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP</li><li>AWHONN Beginner, AWHONN Intermediate, and FHM certifications preferred</li><li>Epic charting experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital experience preferred</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration</li><li>Flu vaccine required October 31-March 31 with no exemptions</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and managing postpartum care</li><li>Skilled in fetal monitoring, medication administration (Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives), and newborn care including APGAR scoring and neonatal resuscitation</li><li>Experience with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, and preterm labor preferred</li><li>Scrubs provided in royal blue</li><li>Orientation held bi-weekly</li><li>First-time travelers will not be considered for this position</li><li>Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate</li><li>Candidates with previous permanent employment at this health system must disclose this in their employment history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months</li><li>RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum</li></ul>

Duke University Hospital Durham NC North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Compact States RN Labor and Delivery LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-747205. 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 &amp; Delivery American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 21, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active NC or Compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) of a teaching hospital setting</li><li>Care for pediatric cardiac and cardiovascular patients including congenital heart disease repairs, post cardiac surgery, and ECMO cases</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Epic charting system experience preferred</li><li>Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM</li><li>Required to work every other weekend</li><li>Floating required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand</li><li>Current BLS and PALS certifications required</li><li>Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred</li><li>Charge nurse experience preferred</li><li>Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients</li><li>Experience with central line care, arterial line management, and IV therapy</li><li>Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and management of dysrhythmias preferred</li><li>Knowledge of pediatric dosage calculations and use of Broselow system</li><li>1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration</li><li>Full SSN and date of birth required for consideration</li><li>Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (October 31–March 31)</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in a Level I trauma teaching hospital environment</li><li>Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly</li><li>First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate</li><li>Candidates with prior permanent employment at the health system must disclose this, and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months</li><li>RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum</li></ul>

Duke University Hospital Durham NC North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Compact States RN CVPICU Pediatrics CVICU 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-740311. 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 - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 21, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring an NC or Compact RN license and BLS/PALS certifications.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) of a hospital setting</li><li>Care for pediatric patients including those with congenital heart disease, post cardiac surgery, and post cardiac catheterization needs</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Epic charting system experience preferred</li><li>Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM</li><li>Required to work every other weekend</li><li>Floating required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand</li><li>Current BLS and PALS certifications required</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred</li><li>LTAC experience preferred</li><li>Previous charge nurse experience preferred</li><li>1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration</li><li>Skills in ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, and arterial line management required</li><li>Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management preferred</li><li>Experience with ECMO, VAD, and post cardiac surgery care preferred</li><li>Experience with CRRT, EVD, and ICP monitoring preferred</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in a cardiovascular intensive care setting</li><li>Orientation sessions occur on a bi-weekly basis</li><li>Candidates residing within a 75-mile radius are accepted at a local rate</li><li>First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>Candidates with previous permanent employment at this health system must disclose this history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months</li><li>Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 31 - March 31) with no exemptions</li><li>RTO must be limited to a maximum of 5-7 days</li></ul>

Duke University Hospital Durham NC North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Compact States RN CVPICU Pediatrics CVICU 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-740117. 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 - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Sep 21, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a major teaching, Level I trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and RRT/BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Short term acute care hospital setting with a Level I trauma designation and major teaching status</li><li>Works within the Respiratory Therapy department</li><li>Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30</li><li>13-week assignment length</li><li>Uses Epic charting system</li><li>Cares for adult critical care and emergency department patients, with NICU exposure preferred</li><li>Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation</li><li>Administers a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and nitric oxide</li><li>Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care</li><li>Provides oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist</li><li>Level I trauma experience preferred</li><li>Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred</li><li>Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and RRT</li><li>Epic charting experience required</li><li>Compact or North Carolina license required in hand at time of consideration</li><li>License required if applicable</li><li>1 supervisory reference within the last year required for consideration</li><li>Full SSN and DOB required for consideration</li><li>Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (10/31-3/31)</li><li>Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>First-time travelers will be considered for this position</li><li>Guaranteed hours included with this assignment</li><li>Local candidates accepted at a local rate within 75 miles of the facility</li><li>Orientation sessions occur bi-weekly</li><li>Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose this history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months</li><li>RTO requests must be submitted with consideration, limited to a maximum of 5-7 days</li><li>Travelers may have up to three absences per 13-week contract, with excessive tardiness or no call/no show subject to review</li><li>Facility is nationally ranked in multiple adult and pediatric specialties</li></ul>

Duke University Hospital Durham NC North Carolina Durham, North Carolina Compact States Allied Health Professional Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-747273. 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 Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler

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