Labor and Delivery RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,239/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Labor and Delivery role requiring a TX or compact RN license and 2-3 years of L&D experience.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit assignment with 13-week duration
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- May be required to float to another campus or floor
- Altera charting experience preferred but not required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN (Beginner or Intermediate required, Advanced preferred)
- STABLE certification preferred
- 2-3 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Staffing ratios maintained according to AWHONN guidelines
- Skilled in labor and delivery management including vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation/scrub, fetal monitoring, and postpartum care
- Experience with high-risk antepartum care, newborn assessment, and medication administration including Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care areas
- Must reside within 150 miles of the facility
- Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year gap before returning as a travel employee
- Local candidates are not accepted
- Must complete facility-administered drug screen upon arrival, which includes marijuana testing, with positive results resulting in automatic cancellation
- Must avoid CBD products and other substances that could result in a positive drug screen
- Clinicians must complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented plan for timely completion
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Prior travel experience preferred but not required
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 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 Abilene, TX
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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