Travel Contract

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

$2,772/week
Posted 12 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date10/05/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Durham, NC

Bring your Labor & Delivery RN expertise to a high-acuity women’s health team in Durham, North Carolina. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to support labor, delivery, recovery, and high-risk perinatal care in a fast-paced Research Triangle healthcare setting.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Healthcare Setting: High-acuity Labor & Delivery and High-Risk Perinatal Care
  • Location: Durham, NC
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
  • Schedule: Open availability required; every other weekend required
  • Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation with approximately 36 hours
  • Additional Notes: Floating between Labor & Delivery and High-Risk Perinatal areas may be required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
  • Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
  • BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Strong background in high-risk obstetric care preferred
  • Ability to provide a recent supervisory reference
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume women’s health environment
  • First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care for laboring, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients
  • Monitor fetal status and support safe labor progression using fetal monitoring systems
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and obstetric procedures
  • Care for patients receiving magnesium, insulin, and pain management therapies
  • Support hemorrhage management, including blood product administration and emergency response
  • Deliver compassionate education and support to patients and families throughout the birth experience
  • Document accurately in Epic and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Float between Labor & Delivery and High-Risk Perinatal areas as needed

Why Durham, North Carolina?

Enjoy the energy of the Research Triangle while working in one of the most sought-after North Carolina nursing jobs. Durham offers an excellent mix of dining, culture, and outdoor recreation, making it a great destination for travel nurses.

Apply now to join a dynamic women’s health team in Durham, NC and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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 #513699. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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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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