Labor & Delivery RN
Austin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Antepartum/Postpartum unit in Austin, TX, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a TX or compact RN license for a 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• Antepartum/Postpartum unit located on the 3rd floor of the Women's Tower
• 24-bed unit with a staff of 26, including 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 1 unit clerk during the day; no PCTs at night
• Patient ratios of 3:1 to 4:1, occasionally 2:1 depending on acuity
• Common procedures include non-stress tests, hyperemesis management, insulin drips, magnesium administration, and heparin drips
• EMR systems: Meditech and CPN
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekend requirement
• No on-call or call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Current NRP — Advanced 9th Edition required for RNs in Women's Services
• Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN fetal monitoring certification, or NCCEFM, required
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in Antepartum, Postpartum, or L&D
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Previous L&D or Antepartum experience is preferred
• Teamwork-oriented candidates with strong communication skills are the best fit for this unit
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but prior specialty experience is strongly preferred