Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,002 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency, working night shifts in a high-volume hospital setting.

Details

• Labor & Delivery unit with 16 L&D beds, a 6-bed triage area, and an average daily census of 15
• Patient population includes neonates/infants and adults
• Case types include vaginal deliveries, C-sections, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and D&C
• Facility delivers 200–300 births per month
• Patient ratio is 1:1–2
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:00
• Epic charting system required; Pyxis and SBAR also in use
• 3 weekend shifts required per contract
• Floating required within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• On-call requirements apply to AM & PM shift only (2 calls per 6 weeks); night shift call requirements are not specified

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, infusion pumps, and administration of blood and blood products
• Skills required: labor and delivery management, amnioinfusion, assist with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulate for C-section, forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, recover C-section, sterile vaginal exam, external and internal fetal monitoring, IUPC placement and calibration
• Antepartum skills required: NST, reflex/edema/clonus assessment, triage of OB patients
• Postpartum care required for cesarean section, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and vaginal delivery
• Neonatal delivery room skills required: APGAR scoring, cord sample collection, ID/security banding, radiant warmers/thermoregulation
• Medication administration experience required: antihypertensives, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate therapy, Pitocin, prostaglandins, and terbutaline
• Pain management experience required: epidural anesthesia, general anesthesia, and pain assessment
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) are highly preferred
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• All RTO must be finalized prior to offer; no RTO or schedule changes are permitted post-offer or once onsite
• RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract; Spring Break (April 4–12) is a blackout period for RTO
• Holiday coverage policy: if 1–2 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO allowed; if 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler must work 2, and 1 holiday RTO request may be considered
• Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• No special scheduling or alternate shift requests are accepted; the posted night shift is firm
• Local candidates are accepted
• Candidates who have worked at any facility within this health system as permanent, per diem, or float pool staff must be away for a minimum of 1 full year before being considered as a traveler
• Travelers who have previously canceled or received a do-not-return at one facility must complete one successful assignment outside of this health system before reapplying to another location within it

American Traveler Job ID #P-735891. 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.