Labor and Delivery RN
Worcester, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN with Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery experience for a night shift travel contract at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting
• Level 1 Nursery and Postpartum care settings
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-7:15)
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations, must be able to work all 7 days
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required (or must apply within 24 hours of offer)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Postpartum and Level 1 Nursery experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Level I Trauma hospital experience required
• Level II Trauma hospital experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and maintaining central lines (CVC/PICC)
• Experienced in medication administration including antihypertensives, antiseizure medications, heparin, insulin drips, and Magnesium Sulfate therapy
• Experienced in Pitocin (oxytocin) administration
• Skilled in newborn care including circumcision assistance, cord care, discharge teaching, infant identification, metabolic screening, and newborn assessment
• Experienced in postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care, breastfeeding instruction, and couplet care
• Experienced in postpartum care of patients with cesarean section, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, and pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Skilled in pain management including opioids, pain assessment, post-epidural management, and PCA use
• Experienced in antepartum care including reflex checks, edema assessment, and clonus
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, and vaccine administration
• Experienced in care of newborns with large for gestational age, low birth weight, and newborn hypoglycemia
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or higher
• Candidates with prior disciplinary action on their nursing license will not be considered

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered for this role
• Must complete a Pass/Fail Telemetry test during orientation with an 80% passing score and only one attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation from the assignment
• Must complete a Pass/Fail Medication exam during orientation
• Additional pre-start and orientation modules required, including annual completion
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate within a 75-mile radius
• RN candidates must reside within a 200-mile radius of the facility
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system before reapplying
• Up to 14 days of RTO may be submitted for review, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment