Travel L&D/Postpartum RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum requiring 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to work an LDRP setting.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma teaching-affiliated hospital with 241 licensed beds
• Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Unit includes 8 labor rooms, 3 triage rooms, 1 OR suite, and 1 PACU
• Average of 4 to 6 patients per day
• Labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care patient population
• RN ratios follow AWHONN Staffing Guidelines: 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, 1:3-4 couplets
• CST staffed 1 per shift
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Schedule cycle every 6 weeks with every other weekend rotation
• Possibility of low census call, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed and within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Must have most recent experience within the last year
• Ability and willingness to work in an LDRP setting
• Skills required include labor management, circulating cesarean sections, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, Pitocin management, and epidural management
• Epic EMR experience required
• 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
• 24/7 charge nurse support and phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support within the hospital
• 24/7 hospitalist support for newborn care
• Resource nurse support available when possible
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, fetal monitors, and Philips newborn monitors
• Additional unit equipment includes scales, ultrasound, and ambulation assist devices
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with unmet contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Hospital-issued green scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-746753. 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.