Labor and Delivery RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring GA or Compact licensure and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital environment
• 16-bed L&D unit with an average daily census of 15, plus a 6-bed L&D Triage area
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, and adults
• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
• Manages high risk antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum care
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:00
• Requires 3 weekend shifts per contract
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• On-call requirement of 2 calls per 6 weeks for AM and PM shifts
• Uses Epic EMR, Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in labor and delivery management, including vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and high-risk deliveries
• Experience with fetal monitoring, including external and internal monitoring and IUPC placement
• Experience managing postpartum complications such as hemorrhage and pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood products

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
• Assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and neonatal care in the delivery room
• Perform newborn care duties including APGAR scoring, cord sample collection, and ID/security banding
• Support patients through pain management, including epidural and general anesthesia
• Provide postpartum care including breastfeeding support, wound care, and fundus/lochia assessment
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with RTO required to be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Blackout dates for RTO include Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling during the assignment period
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Previous perm, per diem, or FCSS staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift on the same unit