Labor and Delivery RN
La Plata, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring an active MD or compact RN license and NCC C-EFM certification in hand.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit with support for Mother/Baby as needed
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• 1:2 patient ratio experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30), with 36 or 48 hour options accepted
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty and to Mother/Baby as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active MD or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required (AHA only for BLS/ACLS)
• NCC C-EFM certification required in hand at time of consideration
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of L&D experience required, 2 years preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate certifications preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and Terbutaline
• Experience with neonatal care in delivery room including APGAR scoring and newborn assessment
• Experience with antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum care and procedures
• Experience with fetal monitoring including EFM, IUPC placement, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience with pain management including epidural anesthesia and PCA use

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care settings
• Perform deliveries, assist with C-sections, and manage obstetrical emergencies such as hemorrhage and shock
• Support couplet care and breastfeeding/lactation needs for postpartum patients
• Travelers are expected to float within specialty scope with no restrictions
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced local travel rate
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for standard travel rate
• Returning former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before returning