Labor & Delivery RN
Mechanicsville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 1 year of L&D experience, fetal monitoring proficiency, and the ability to work night shifts with every other weekend and major holiday coverage.

Details

• Inpatient Labor & Delivery unit within a hospital setting
• Unit consists of 10 LDR rooms, 2 triage rooms, and 2 ORs
• High-acuity patient population including patients with language barriers, substance use disorder, chronic conditions affecting pregnancy, HELLP syndrome, and preterm labor; serious complications are transferred to ICU or stepdown
• Patient ratio of 1:1–2
• Administers magnesium (mag) drips
• Uses peripheral IVs, warmers, GE monitors, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose monitoring
• Epic EHR is used (experience preferred)
• 12-hour night shifts on a 36-hour per week schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Major holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Occasional floating to Mother/Baby unit possible
• Team typically consists of 3 RNs and 1 tech per shift, including a mix of experienced staff and nurses newer to L&D

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA state or compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of L&D experience required
• Travel nursing experience preferred, with at least 2 prior travel assignments strongly preferred
• Fetal monitoring experience required (certification not required)
• Must be proficient with IV starts
• Must be able to circulate for deliveries (scrubbing not required)
• Proof of address required (acceptable documents: Driver's License, Voter Registration Card, Federal Income Tax return, Military Form DD-2058, or W2 from the US government)
• 1 supervisory reference required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Copies of certifications required

Additional Information

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates nursing interventions
• Performs electronic fetal monitoring, vaginal exams, and provides care for the mother/fetal dyad
• Supports breastfeeding education and provides discharge teaching and planning for patients and families
• Administers medications and coordinates care across hospital departments
• Orientation follows the BSMH Orientation Calendar B
• EKG exam is not required for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred; at least 2 prior travel assignments are strongly preferred