RN L&D
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,041/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility Information1:2 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care825 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 5
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of recent acute care L&D experience and MO or compact RN license.
Details
- Labor & Delivery Unit at a high-volume hospital performing approximately 8,000 deliveries per year
- Level 3 NICU and Level 4 Acute Care designation on site
- Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 3x12-hour shifts weekly
- Rotating weekend requirement
- Patient ratio of 2 patients on L&B, 3-4 patients on Antepartum L&B
- Uses IV therapy and fetal monitoring equipment
- EMR: EPIC (experience preferred)
- Floating required within scope between Antepartum and L&B as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (MO or Compact) required
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- C-EFM and Intermediate AWHONN FHM certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery/Labor & Birth experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage laboring patients, including high-risk obstetric cases
- Strong skills in fetal monitoring and interpretation, labor support and coaching, medication administration and IV therapy
- Experience managing obstetric emergencies and rapid response situations
- Experience working in a team-based, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required for consideration
- No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring, delivering, and immediate postpartum patients
- Collaborate closely with obstetric providers, anesthesia, NICU, and interdisciplinary teams
- Independently manage routine and high-risk obstetric patients while adapting quickly to new workflows and policies
- Must work well in a team environment while also functioning independently
- Black scrub color required
- Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with client-approved exemptions only
- Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed but must be made up during the assignment
- Local candidates accepted
Facility
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
- 1:2 Patient ratioVerified by 68 Vivian users
- Short Term Acute Care
- 825 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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