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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Elkin, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 19, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.
Details
Work in a rural hospital's Obstetrics/Gynecology unit with 12 beds (7 LDRP and 5 overflow)
Average daily census of 0-6 patients
Care for OB triage, antepartum, and postpartum patient populations
Patient ratios of 1:1-2
12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a), 36 hours per week
Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks
Weekend rotation required every 3rd weekend
No floating required
No on-call or call-back requirements
Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, GE monitors, and NOVII wireless fetal monitoring equipment
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or compact) required
ADN required, BSN preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermittent Fetal Monitoring
Epic EMR experience required
Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
Assess and care for laboring patients throughout labor and delivery
Assess and treat OB triage patients over 20 weeks gestation
Assess and care for newborns and postpartum couplets
Assist NNP in treating and stabilizing newborns
Circulate in urgent or emergent C-sections
Unit supported by CNAs on most shifts who act as unit secretaries, patient care techs, and scrub in for emergent C-sections
Charge nurse assigned each shift, with phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring support available
2 days of unit-based orientation provided
Unit culture centered around strong teamwork, continuity, and safe, patient-centered care
RTO approved if requested in advance
No set holiday schedule, but travelers expected to assist with holiday coverage when needed
Purple scrubs provided by facility
Employee parking available on-site
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: 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.
Worksite address
elkin, NC, 28621, US
Who can apply
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