Labor and Delivery RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,612/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care575 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk unit at a teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and MO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- High-Risk Labor & Delivery Unit with 12 private labor/delivery rooms, 6 dedicated OB triage rooms, and 2 cesarean section ORs
- Works closely with the High-Risk Antepartum and Antepartum Units located on the same floor
- Dedicated social work services support patients and families with complex needs
- Postpartum and recovery care provided on a separate unit, allowing L&D to focus on acute obstetric and surgical patients
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00
- Required to work every third weekend
- Call required, consisting of three 12-hour call shifts per scheduling period
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate
- Preferred certifications: AWHONN Advanced, FHM, and STABLE
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
- High-risk L&D experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care for high-acuity obstetric patients including high-risk delivery, C-section circulation/scrub/recovery, and vaginal delivery assistance
- Collaborate with on-site Maternal-Fetal Medicine attendings and fellows and an OB/GYN residency program with six residents per class in a four-year training program
- Work alongside multidisciplinary specialists and learners in an academic, teaching hospital environment
- Care for a diverse patient population including high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, multiple gestation, and VBAC management
- Scrubs provided
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted
- Candidates must reside more than 70 miles from the facility to be considered
- Clinicians cannot work more than 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break before returning
Facility
SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Saint Louis
- Short Term Acute Care
- 575 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 Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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