Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Company: American Traveler
Location: Highlands
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Highlands, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/09/2026 - Duration: 12 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 9, 2026 - Length: 12 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position on a night shift schedule, requiring charge experience and at least 2 years of L&D experience. Details - Works in a Women's Services LDRP unit with 9 LDRP beds, 1 OBED bed, 4 NICU beds, and 1 OR suite - Patient ratios: 1:1 for active labors, inductions, and C-sections; couplet care 1:3; newborns 1:1 until stable; NICU intermediate care 1:3 (minimum 2 NICU nurses required in unit at all times) - No unit secretaries or techs available on the unit - Equipment includes CPN Central monitoring, IV pumps, infant warmers, tele-med robot for neonatologist, bili-blankets, and PCA pumps - Documentation system: Meditech and CPN - Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3 shifts per week - Rotating weekends and holidays required - Travelers may be required to float within the facility if not needed on the unit Requirements - Active NC or compact RN license required - Required certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC), NRP Advanced 9th Edition (American Academy of Pediatrics), and intermediate or advanced AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification (or NCCEFM) - Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start - Minimum 2 years of recent L&D experience required - Charge nurse experience required - Experience with labor, delivery, recovery, and newborn transition and assessment required - Experience with OB emergencies such as shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage preferred - Experience with inductions (Pitocin, Cervidil) and fetal monitoring required - Proficiency with C-sections, circumcisions, intra-uterine monitoring, and vacuum- or forceps-assisted deliveries required - US SSN and date of birth required for consideration - One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri) Additional Information - Responsibilities include laboring and recovering mothers, receiving and transitioning newborns, and performing daily and safety rounding on all patients - The facility is a Joint Commission-accredited, Level II Trauma and Level II NICU center with a designated Stroke Center - The unit is staffed by a highly experienced team, including several RNs with approximately 30 years of experience who serve as resources and preceptors - This LDRP setting offers broad experience across labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care - Pink and/or brown scrubs are required per infant security policy - Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates will be considered - No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months American Traveler Job ID P-678076. 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: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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