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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Labor & Delivery opportunity in bangor, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
Assignment Overview
Bangor, Maine
$2,758/wk
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and a Maine or compact RN license.
Details
Level III NICU and Newborn Nursery facility handling a high-referral, high-acuity patient population
Averages approximately 1,800 deliveries per year with about 4 scheduled events daily (c-sections, versions, etc)
Unit includes 7 labor rooms, 2 triage rooms, 2 OR suites, and 25 Postpartum/Antepartum/GYN/Mother-Baby beds
Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units are physically separate but connected within a locked, circular unit
Patient ratios range from 1:1 for active labor to 1:3 for cervical ripening, laboring, and couplet/antepartum care
EMR system is Cerner with Fetal Link for fetal monitoring
Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
Shift is 7P-7A on a 12-hour night schedule, 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation requires working at least 4 of 8 scheduled weekend shifts
No call requirement, though call may be available to pick up
Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
May float to Mother-Baby, Antepartum, or Postpartum units
Requirements
Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment at a facility of comparable size and acuity
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate or Advanced FHM, and MOAB
Skilled in Pitocin titration, fetal scalp electrode placement, cervical exams, and epidural assistance
Experience managing insulin and magnesium drips
Skilled in shoulder dystocia management and circulating for c-sections
Competent in neonatal resuscitation and receiving babies in the OR
Experience with IUPC placement and monitoring
Ability to provide lactation support and follow safe skin-to-skin protocols
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care across labor, delivery, and postpartum stages including high-risk conditions such as PIH, GDM, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP, and postpartum hemorrhage
Support newborn care including feeding, vitals, and continuous surveillance documentation when infants remain with mother for extended monitoring
Unit is supported by 24/7 charge nurse, CST, anesthesia, RT, house supervisor, and OB provider coverage
Certified Lactation Consultants and IBCLCs are available to assist in labor rooms
Orientation includes one day with HR/preceptor, one day of OR/PACU training, and one day with a preceptor on the contracted shift
Navy scrubs are provided on site with an allotted number of uses via a scrub machine
Free on-site parking is available
Flu vaccination is required for clearance to start, with only medical exemptions accepted for review
Candidates must reside 100+ miles south or southwest of the facility to be considered
Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,758/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$35,854
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$143,416
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,512/wk
Regular Hours
$42.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,512
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,758/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,482 - $2,758. The $2,758 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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Worksite address
bangor, ME, 04401, US
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