Labor and Delivery RN
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery RN (Night Shift) – 13-week travel nurse contract in Durham, NC. EPIC, AWHONN, NRP required. Join a supportive maternity team caring for moms and newborns.

Location & Contract Summary

• Location: Durham, NC 27704 (Durham healthcare, North Carolina nursing jobs)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 21, 2026 – July 21, 2026)
• Role: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN), travel nurse / travel nursing job
• Shift: Night shift – 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every 5th weekend
• Floating: Required to Postpartum unit
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours
• Uniform: Royal blue scrubs
• Immunization: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130 per week

Why Join This Durham, NC L&D Nursing Job

• Work in a high-tech, close-knit maternity unit caring for obstetric and neonatal patients.
• Perfect opportunity for experienced L&D RNs and first-time travel nurses with 2 years of experience.
• Durham healthcare community with accessible amenities and a supportive hospital environment.

Required Qualifications – Labor & Delivery Nurse

• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery RN (obstetric nurse / maternity nurse) experience
• Current NC RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), NRP
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic medical record / EMR experience)
• Open availability required; no block scheduling
• One supervisory reference from the last year required
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered (at adjusted rate)

Key Responsibilities – L&D RN / Obstetric Nurse

• Provide comprehensive care to OB patients from 20 weeks gestation through 6 weeks postpartum
• Manage low-risk and high-risk pregnancies (GDM, FGR, pre-eclampsia, IVF patients, and more)
• Assist and support vaginal and cesarean deliveries in scrub and circulate roles
• Perform newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, and neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
• Administer medications and therapies including Magnesium Sulfate, Pitocin, insulin drips, etc.
• Use fetal monitoring and advanced equipment: EFM, IUPC, Doppler, bedside ultrasound
• Educate parents on discharge planning, car seat safety, cord care, and breastfeeding support
• Float to Postpartum unit as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC (EMR) to support quality patient care

Experience the rewarding challenge of caring for mothers and newborns in a supportive Durham healthcare setting. Apply now to join our maternity team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – travel nursing opportunity in Durham, NC!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.