Labor and Delivery Nurse
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-volume, fast-paced Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and familiarity with high-acuity obstetrical care.

Details

• Hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit with 20 rooms and an integrated obstetrical triage unit
• High-volume unit averaging 20 births and 30–40 admissions per 24-hour period, with approximately 40 patient visits per day — experience in a setting with 300+ births per month is required
• Patient population includes obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for all intrapartum care, high-risk antepartum and postpartum patients, and select high-risk patients under 16 weeks on the high-risk maternity unit
• Procedures performed include scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births, rescue cervical cerclage, antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, and medication administration
• Double labor assignments occur on a daily basis on this unit
• EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework
• Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Float required as needed to the Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit
• No on-call requirement
• 13-week minimum contract length; contracts up to 26 weeks are accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred
• Experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting with 300+ births per month required
• Current certifications required: BLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRP
• Proficiency in OR circulating, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care required
• Experience circulating in the OR strongly preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• This is a high-acuity, fast-paced unit that may be challenging for less experienced travelers — candidates should be comfortable in a demanding clinical environment
• Provides comprehensive intrapartum, antepartum, and postpartum care including triage and outpatient obstetrical procedures
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs are provided (blue)
• Local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered, provided they have experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting
• RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged on-site — any call-offs or additional time-off requests may result in contract cancellation