Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Portsmouth, NH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, NH | 13-week Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery RN (L&D) — Portsmouth, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 13-week travel contract, nights; active RN license and recent L&D/Postpartum experience required.

Join a dedicated and award-winning team as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Portsmouth, NH! This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the chance to work in a supportive, patient-centered hospital recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2025. Portsmouth is a vibrant coastal city with historic charm, arts and waterfront living—an excellent location for New Hampshire nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery RN / L&D Nurse / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1860 - $1960 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Portsmouth, NH 03801 — Portsmouth, New Hampshire (New England travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Family Services (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Gyn/Pedi)
• Number of Beds: 19
• Patient Ratios: L&D 1-2:1, Postpartum 3:1, Gyn/Pedi 3-4:1
• Team: Nurses, Unit Coordinators, Manager, Director — collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Perks: Scrubs provided; supportive unit culture; access to professional development

Job Requirements — Labor & Delivery RN (Travel RN)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — must be in hand at time of submittal (RN license for NH preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery and Postpartum RN experience (L&D nurse, perinatal nursing)
• Required certifications: NRP, C-EFM, BLS (STABLE and PALS preferred)
• Experience with LDRP; Nursery/NICU experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse and CPN Connect documentation systems (electronic charting experience)
• Strong clinical assessment, EFM interpretation, and postpartum/newborn care skills

Responsibilities — L&D and Postpartum Nursing Duties

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered maternity and newborn care to mothers and infants
• Monitor and assess patients using Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and telemetry as appropriate
• Assist with obstetric procedures including external cephalic versions, circumcisions, and C-sections
• Collaborate with OB/GYNs, midwives, neonatology, lactation consultants and other clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units (Postpartum, Gyn/Pedi) as needed to support staffing and clinical coverage
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech Expanse / CPN Connect and uphold hospital policies and patient safety standards
• Promote a positive patient experience—support access to doulas, massage therapy, and family-centered care

Why apply? This travel nurse L&D role offers a chance to expand your perinatal nursing experience at a nationally recognized hospital, enjoy competitive pay, and live in scenic Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs and Travel RNs seeking short-term contracts in New England.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now to be considered for this Labor & Delivery RN travel opportunity in Portsmouth, NH. Submit your RN license and recent L&D/Postpartum references today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.