Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and willingness to work in an LDRP setting.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma hospital with 241 licensed beds, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Labor and Delivery unit with 8 labor rooms, 3 triage rooms, 1 OR suite, and 1 PACU
• Average of 4 to 6 patients per day
• Patient population includes labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
• RN staffing follows AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, 1:3-4 couplets
• CST staffed 1 per shift
• Charge nurse support available 24/7
• RT support available 24/7 within the hospital
• Hospitalist available 24/7 for newborn care
• Phlebotomy support available for peripheral blood draws
• Resource nurse available when staffing allows
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Utilizes fetal monitors and Philips monitors for newborns
• Unit equipment includes scales, ultrasound, and ambulation assist devices
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Required to float within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required, with ability to work in an LDRP setting
• Most recent clinical experience within the last 12 months preferred
• Skilled in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, Pitocin management, and epidural management
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
• Collaborate with a supportive care team including charge nurses, hospitalists, and respiratory therapists
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract extension required if hours are not met
• Hospital-issued green scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position before reapplying