Travel Contract

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

$2,646/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/08/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Job in Durham, North Carolina

Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Durham, NC: join a high-acuity maternal care team supporting antepartum, labor, postpartum, and high-risk perinatal patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers strong interdisciplinary support, advanced clinical resources, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on mothers, babies, and families.

Durham is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its strong healthcare community, lively dining scene, and easy access to the broader Research Triangle area. It's an excellent destination for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses seeking professional growth and a fast-paced North Carolina travel nurse job.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
  • Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Durham, North Carolina
  • Start Date: 09/08/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation with 36 hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Floating: Between High Risk and L&D
  • Availability: Open availability required; no blocked scheduling

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
  • Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications in hand
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
  • Experience in high-risk, high-acuity maternal and women's health care settings
  • Supervisory reference within the last year required
  • Flu vaccine required

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and high-risk perinatal patients
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and emergency obstetric interventions
  • Monitor and manage patients receiving magnesium, insulin, and PCA infusions
  • Support labor inductions, spontaneous labor, epidural management, and newborn recovery care
  • Care for high-risk pregnancies and complicated postpartum patients
  • Perform fetal monitoring and respond to changes in fetal heart rate patterns
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient outcomes
  • Document accurately in Epic and maintain strong clinical communication throughout the shift

Apply now for this Durham, North Carolina Labor & Delivery travel nurse job and join a supportive healthcare team 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #510961. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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About Durham, NC

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
Transportation
  • Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
Demographics
  • Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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