Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Matthews, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (LDRP) position in Matthews, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of LDRP experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Maternity unit in a 44-licensed-bed community hospital in Matthews, NC
• 8-bed LDRP unit with an average census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes LDRP and GYN surgical cases
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios
• Procedures include circulating C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and newborn care (heel sticks, 24-hr testing, NAS scoring, lactation support)
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, GE Corometrics fetal monitors, and GE Panda Warmers
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within Region 2: Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, and Central Division (CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital)

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Minimum 2 years of LDRP RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in all aspects of LDRP care, including circulating C-sections and newborn care
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (1 per shift), a Receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, case manager, RT (24/7), Hospitalist or OB Physician (24/7), two OB practices, a Pediatrician, and Lactation Consultants
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays
• A manager interview is required as part of the selection process
• Scrubs: navy blue required; hospital-issued scrubs provided while on unit
• Parking is free
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible