Labor and Delivery RN
Ann Arbor, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of large teaching hospital experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Women's hospital setting with dedicated Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units
• Level III Perinatal Center performing 4,500+ deliveries per year (300+ per month)
• Handles both routine deliveries and complex high-risk maternal/fetal cases
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Required to float between Postpartum and Labor & Delivery/OR
• L&D nurses also cover antepartum and OR/PACU as part of unit duties
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule period
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required in-hand at time of consideration (compact license not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience at a large institution required
• Large teaching hospital experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, AWHONN, FHM, and NRP
• ACLS and AWHONN Advanced certifications preferred
• Experience with high-risk antepartum and high-risk delivery required
• Skilled in labor and delivery management including amnioinfusion, forceps/vacuum extraction, and C-section circulation/recovery
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and infusion pump management required
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions, allergy-free option available if needed

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Antepartum units
• Assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, C-section circulation, and postpartum recovery
• Perform newborn care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation
• Manage fetal monitoring including external and internal EFM and IUPC placement
• Support patients with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, and HELLP syndrome
• Provide postpartum care including lactation support, fundus/lochia assessment, and wound care
• Administer medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former staff may return as travelers only after a 12-month separation period
• No time off permitted during the first week of the contract
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date