Labor and Delivery RN
Lubbock, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and a TX or compact RN license in hand.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit within a Level II Pediatric Trauma Children's Hospital
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Facility averages 100-200 births per month
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2 depending on acuity
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week schedule
• No floating between units required at this facility, though floating between sister facilities may be expected
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, venous blood draws, and IV maintenance required
• Experience with infusion pumps, drips, and IV monitoring required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include antepartum and high-risk antepartum care, labor and delivery management, and assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries
• Circulate for C-sections and provide C-section recovery care
• Perform neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring, ID/security banding, and neonatal resuscitation
• Manage medication administration including antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate therapy, and Pitocin
• Provide care for high-risk conditions including HELLP syndrome, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, placenta previa/abruption, preterm labor, and multiple gestation
• Support VBAC management and trial of labor
• Assist with surgical procedures including cervical cerclage, D&C, and tubal ligation
• Provide postpartum care for cesarean section, vaginal delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage patients
• Utilize external and internal fetal monitoring and recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Perform obstetrical triage and sterile vaginal exams
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on-site with bike racks
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront prior to offer, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for standard travel rate
• Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting