Labor & Delivery RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible
$2,641/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care411 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and a SD or compact RN license.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/Triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms
- Level 3 NICU facility accepting high-risk to low-intervention laboring patients, antepartum, OB triage, postpartum, and infants
- Patient ratios: Antepartum 1:3, Inactive Labor 1:2, Active Labor 1:1, Postpartum/Couplet care 1:3 couplets
- EPIC EMR, Baxter IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system
- 12-hour variable shifts (0630/1830), with Days/Nights rotation required throughout contract
- Some positions may offer straight Nights
- Every other weekend rotation required
- May be placed on low census call
- Floating required to Postpartum/Couplet care throughout contract
- Holiday coverage as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
- BLS and NRP certification required
- ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years Labor & Delivery experience required, preferably in a Level 3 or higher NICU facility
- EPIC charting experience preferred
- Experience managing high acuity labor patients including preeclampsia, preterm labor and delivery, and antepartum patients less than 35 weeks gestation preferred
- Competency in IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, circulating C-sections, and C-section recovery care required
- Must be comfortable caring for couplets and normal newborn nursery (Level I) patients
- Experience with lower acuity NICU (Level II) patients highly preferred
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
Additional Information
- Support team includes Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, 24/7 RT, OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA
- Orientation includes NEO plus 4 days with a preceptor (3 days in L&D, 1 day in PP)
- May be expected to precept nursing students
- Scrub color is Cobalt Blue, provided by the facility
- Free parking available
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts
Facility
Rapid City Regional Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with Rapid City Regional Hospital
Pros
Traveller Friendly staff are easy to work with. Patient ratios pretty good. More to do in Rapid City and around the area.
Cons
Ok to request sched but mostly based on the unit need.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 411 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Rapid City, SD
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Rapid City, SD here's what you should know:- Rapid City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 16°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Rapid City, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes, especially in the downtown area.
- Rapid City is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and plenty of parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Rapid City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Rapid City offers a variety of activities, including numerous restaurants offering local and international cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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