Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Richmond, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a compact or VA RN license, two years of recent high-acuity L&D experience, and strong circulating skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) unit with 11 labor rooms, 2 OBs, 2 ORs, and 3 OB ED triage beds
• Patient population includes vaginal and cesarean deliveries, versions, cerclages, and antepartum cases
• Staff-to-patient ratio of 1:1 during active labor and 1:3 for antepartum when fully staffed
• Uses equipment such as warmers, GE monitors, pulse oximeters, and glucose monitors
• Skill sets required include fetal and cardiac monitoring, with fetal monitoring experience necessary
• Floating within the Women’s Health department likely
• 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and major holiday coverage required
• On-call required 1-2 shifts every 6 weeks
• Main responsibilities include caring for women and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum, triaging, and managing both vaginal and cesarean births
• Team structure typically consists of three RNs and one tech per shift
• Expected to float within Women’s Health areas based on patient needs
• Pass/fail EKG testing required on the first day, with two attempts permitted and study guides provided
• Holiday and every other weekend coverage is mandatory
• Scrub skills are preferred, as are first-time traveler applicants with relevant experience
• Dress code and orientation details will be provided upon hire

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent L&D experience with higher acuity preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required, ACLS preferred
• Circulating experience required; scrub experience preferred
• Fetal monitoring experience required (certification not mandatory)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with Epic EMR experience
• No local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts