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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting
• Facility averages 100-200 births per month
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled, with one major holiday off requested for winter season
• Floating required within the specialty, with travelers prioritized for floating
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, STABLE, and NRP certifications required (NRP or AAP accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Experience with vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation, and recovery
• Experience with obstetric hemorrhage/shock management
• Skilled in sterile vaginal exams and postpartum care for both cesarean and vaginal deliveries
• Experience with epidural anesthesia and pain management, including PCA pump use
• Experience administering insulin drips, magnesium sulfate therapy, and Pitocin
• Proficient in use of External Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM)
• Experience with obstetric triage and antepartum care
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line (CVC/PICC) maintenance skills
• Experience administering blood and blood products
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery care including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
• Participate in self-scheduling within the unit
• Must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions
• Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless local candidates are specifically stated as accepted
• Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months prior to starting as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before returning
• Facility typically allows one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the same unit
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Compliance documents must be submitted no later than 5 days prior to start date