Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,236 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level 4 designated maternal center in Austin, TX, requiring high-risk maternal and OR circulating experience on a 13-week day shift contract.

Details

• Located on the 3rd floor of an acute care hospital in Austin, TX
• Level 4 designated maternal center — the highest level of maternal care in Texas — caring for complex patients at any gestation
• 22-bed unit with 16 labor beds and approximately 100 RN and support staff
• Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity
• Procedures performed include vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, tubal ligations, cerclage placement and removal, D&C, C-hyst, and PASD cases
• EMR systems used: CPN and Meditech
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 4 weekend shifts per schedule
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC accepted), NRP Advanced 9th Edition, and intermediate or advanced AWHONN fetal monitoring certification or NCCEFM
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent L&D experience required
• Experience with high-risk maternal patients required
• OR circulating and triage experience required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Greater than 5 years of L&D experience is preferred and will be prioritized
• The ideal candidate is a strong multi-tasker who is team-oriented, works at a fast pace, and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit is well-staffed with tenured RNs and long-term leadership; the manager and director are available to assist with patient care when census requires
• Unit is currently undergoing renovation to update all patient rooms
• Recognized as America's Best Maternity Hospital 2023 by Newsweek and holds a Leapfrog Grade A — the only hospital in Texas to receive straight A's since the program began

American Traveler Job ID #P-720987. 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.