Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,289 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 15 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of Level 3 or higher L&D experience and SD or compact RN licensure. Details Level 3 NICU-supported hospital unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/Triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms Cares for high-risk to low-intervention laboring patients, including antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and infant patients Patient ratios: Antepartum 1:3, Inactive Labor 1:2, Active Labor 1:1, Postpartum/Couplet care 1:3 couplets Uses EPIC charting system 12-hour variable shifts (0630/1830), requiring flexibility to work both days and nights throughout the contract Every other weekend rotation required May be placed on low census call Floating to Postpartum/Couplet care required throughout the contract Holiday coverage required as needed Requirements Active SD or compact RN license required Current BLS and NRP certification required ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum certification preferred Minimum 2 years Labor & Delivery experience required, preferably in a Level 3 or higher NICU-supported unit EPIC charting experience required Competency managing high-acuity labor patients, including preeclampsia, preterm labor and delivery, and antepartum patients under 35 weeks gestation required Skills required: IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulating, and C-section recovery care Must be comfortable caring for couplets and normal newborn nursery (Level I) patients Experience with lower acuity NICU (Level II) patients highly preferred Completion of an accredited nursing education program required Additional Information Unit support includes a Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA Orientation includes facility NEO plus 4 days with a preceptor (3 in L&D, 1 in Postpartum) Time off requests require manager approval First-time travelers are welcome to apply Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be considered Facility is noted as very traveler-friendly and open to renewing travel contracts American Traveler Job ID P-751112. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.