Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Philadelphia, PA

Apply for a 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, caring for mothers, newborns, and families on 12-hour night shifts. Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary maternity team and provide evidence-based care throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience. This on-site assignment supports a diverse urban patient population while offering collaboration with nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to promote safe, positive birth experiences.

Located in North Philadelphia, the 19140 area offers an energetic urban environment with rich cultural diversity, convenient access to the city’s healthcare and educational resources, and a strong community atmosphere. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN seeking Pennsylvania nursing jobs and travel nurse assignments.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery / Maternity Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Setting: On-site maternity unit with approximately 32 beds
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 24, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: At least one to two weekends per month
• Holiday Requirement: No holidays
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3, with variation based on unit needs
• Interview Process: Virtual interview

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery or maternity nursing experience
• Experience providing postpartum, newborn, and antepartum care
• Antepartum monitoring experience
• Fetal monitoring experience; certification is not required
• Experience caring for mothers and newborns throughout the childbirth process
• Ability to float to Labor & Delivery and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); experience in both areas is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient education skills

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to antepartum, laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients
• Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including fetal monitoring and interpretation within the scope of practice
• Support patients and families throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Provide routine and specialized newborn care, including assessments, education, and monitoring
• Recognize changes in maternal or neonatal condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate providers
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff to coordinate individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families about recovery, newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge preparation
• Float to Labor & Delivery and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as assigned
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination activities
• Promote patient safety, cultural sensitivity, emotional support, and positive birth experiences

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated healthcare team on night shift.

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.