Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Salina, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery RN — Salina, KS (67401) | 13-week night contract | ACLS, NRP required. Join a dedicated team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) on a travel nursing assignment in central Kansas.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110 - $2,220 per week

This 13-week travel nursing contract is a night-shift Labor & Delivery opportunity based in Salina, Kansas. Work in a modern Birth Center providing maternal-newborn care and support for high-acuity deliveries. Salina (zip code 67401) is a vibrant community in central Kansas with friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and easy access to local amenities—ideal for travel nurses seeking Kansas nursing jobs.

Job Details — Travel Nurse / L&D RN

• Location: Salina, KS (zip 67401) — Saline County, central Kansas
• Role: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Travel Nurse
• Job Type: Travel Nursing, Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Birth Center (L&D) with occasional float to Mom Baby unit
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (AWHONN standards)
• Orientation: 24 hours provided

Job Requirements — Labor & Delivery RN Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN (L&D RN) experience — clinical maternal-newborn and high-acuity delivery experience preferred
• Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license (must be active at time of submission)
• Required certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate FHM, BLS, NRP
• Meditech EMR experience required — documentation experience in hospital EMR systems
• Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers considered case-by-case
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Candidate must reside at least 100 miles from facility
• References required; prior employees of Salina Regional are not eligible

Responsibilities — Labor & Delivery & Maternal-Newborn Care

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum as a travel nurse and L&D RN
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, Cesarean sections, forceps/vacuum-assisted deliveries, and immediate neonatal care
• Perform and interpret fetal monitoring (internal and external), NSTs, OCTs, and reflex assessments in accordance with AWHONN guidelines
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and transfuse blood products when indicated
• Support breastfeeding and lactation, conduct newborn assessments, and provide discharge teaching to families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Meditech EMR consistent with best practices for nursing documentation
• Float to the Mom Baby unit as needed and support unit staffing needs during the travel nursing assignment

Apply now: If you're a dedicated Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) seeking travel nursing opportunities or Kansas nursing jobs, submit your resume and references today. Join our healthcare team and advance your L&D nursing career in Salina, KS.

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