Labor and Delivery RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift position requiring postpartum experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Unit split is approximately 80% Labor & Delivery and 20% Mother/Baby/Postpartum
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Weekend rotation coverage will be discussed during interview
• Flexibility for weekend coverage preferred by unit leadership
• Floating within the hospital required as needed
• Community hospital setting with births ranging from 200-300 per month
• Charting system experience required (currently Paragon, transitioning to Epic by 2028)

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Postpartum experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, FHM
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in labor and delivery management including vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulation/scrubbing, and high-risk delivery support
• Experience with fetal monitoring (external and internal), IUPC placement, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• One professional reference required
• Disclosure of any license disciplinary actions required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive labor and delivery care including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
• Care for high-risk and low-risk obstetric patients including those with pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, and other complications
• Support newborn care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and newborn assessments
• Provide postpartum care including breastfeeding support, fundus/lochia assessment, and wound care
• Orientation includes virtual training on Day 1 followed by on-site training and EMR education on Days 2 and 3
• Minimal RTO requests preferred, including around holidays
• Local candidates are not accepted; permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role