Labor & Delivery RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency, with exposure to high-acuity obstetric patients.

Details

• Level 3 NICU-affiliated Labor & Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
• High-acuity patient population including high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia, preterm labor, antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and couplet care
• Patient ratios: Antepartum 1:3 | Inactive Labor 1:2 | Active Labor 1:1 | Postpartum/Couplet Care 1:3 couplets
• Skills performed include IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulation, and C-section recovery care
• Charting system: Epic (experience strongly preferred; manager approval required if not present)
• 12-hour variable shifts (0630/1830), with both days and nights required throughout the contract
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• 13-week contract, 48 hours per week

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required, preferably in a Level 3 or higher L&D unit (affiliated with a Level 3+ NICU)
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred; manager approval required if absent
• Demonstrated competency managing high-acuity labor patients including preeclampsia, preterm labor/delivery, and management of patients under 35 weeks gestation
• Level 2 nursery baby experience highly preferred
• Must be comfortable providing postpartum/couplet care
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• This facility is the only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius, serving patients with a wide range of risk factors and complications
• Orientation consists of 4 days with a preceptor — 3 days in L&D and 1 day in postpartum
• Unit support includes a Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA
• Travelers will be required to work postpartum/couplet care shifts throughout the contract
• Cobalt blue scrubs required; provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Time off requests require manager approval