Labor and Delivery RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,258/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care879 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring AWHONN certification and high-volume obstetric experience.
Details
- High-volume Labor & Delivery unit with 21 rooms/beds and 1:2 patient ratios
- Facility delivers at least 400 births per month
- Unit cares for patients from 14 weeks gestation in triage, 20 weeks and above in L&D, with resuscitation offered at 22 weeks and above
- Labor and delivery occur in the same suite, with 3 OR rooms for cesarean sections
- Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts (6:45pm-7:15am), 36 or 48 hours per week options
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within Women's Services
- Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR charting/communication systems
- Equipment includes epidural pumps, PCAs, Alaris pumps, and fluid warmers
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant L&D experience
- BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced certification required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with labor inductions, IUFDs, multiple drips (Pitocin, magnesium, insulin), preterm labor, multiple gestations, preeclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage
- Must be able to circulate in the OR, start and manage IVs, and recover C-section patients
- Experience with epidurals and pain management required
- Experience in a facility with 400+ births per month required
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive labor and delivery nursing care including antepartum triage, labor management, and postpartum recovery
- Perform IV starts, circulate for cesarean sections, and recover C-section patients
- Manage high-acuity cases including preeclampsia, preterm labor, multiple gestations, and postpartum hemorrhage
- Scrubs are provided
- Dress code requires natural hair colors only
- Orientation includes Epic training plus 2 full days on the unit and 2 half-days in the OR
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved, excluding holidays, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
- Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units
Facility
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 879 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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 Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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