Labor & Delivery RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery RN Travel Nurse in Asheville, NC — 13-week contract at Mission Hospital. Immediate newborn care & high-risk OB experience required. Join a skilled Labor & Delivery team providing compassionate intrapartum and postpartum care in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Asheville, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. The 28801 area offers a unique blend of historic charm, lively downtown culture, and easy access to hiking, biking, and breathtaking mountain vistas—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and an exceptional quality of life.

Quick Job Summary

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse
• Location: Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC (zip code 28801)
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM), 36 hours/week
• Weekly Pay: $1,620 - $1,700 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Setting: Labor & Delivery Unit, 16-bed unit (4th Floor, G Tower)

Why Apply

This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced OB nurses seeking high-quality clinical experience in a supportive team environment. Asheville nursing jobs offer a great work-life balance with access to outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and a welcoming community.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (intrapartum/perinatal experience)
• Experience with high-risk obstetrics and immediate newborn care
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of NC or compact RN)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), BLS/ALS, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
• Circulating experience preferred; ability to assist in vaginal deliveries and C-sections
• Proficient with Cerner EMR and fetal monitoring systems (e.g., Phillips fetal monitor, Fetal ink)
• Adaptable, outgoing, team-oriented OB nurse or perinatal RN

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive laboring patient care, including management of high-risk OB cases and intrapartum monitoring
• Assist with immediate newborn care, stabilization, and NRP interventions
• Perform and assist with procedures: vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections (C-section), D&C, cerclage, and C-hyst
• Operate and troubleshoot Baxter infusion pumps and Phillips electronic fetal monitoring equipment
• Accurately document patient care in Cerner EMR and fetal documentation systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team: charge nurses, PCTs, CSTs, maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, and NICU staff
• Float as needed to MFMU, MOMB, and NICU areas to support continuity of care

What You’ll Bring

• Strong clinical judgment in obstetrics and newborn care
• Clear communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced L&D environment
• Comfort with perinatal technology and EMR workflows
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

Experience the best of Asheville while making a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and newborns. This Labor & Delivery travel nurse assignment is a great fit for RNs pursuing perinatal nursing, OB/GYN nursing, or travel nursing opportunities in North Carolina.

Apply now to be considered for this Labor & Delivery RN travel assignment in Asheville, NC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career as an OB nurse!

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