Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,614 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Nampa, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor & Delivery/Recovery/Postpartum) position requiring at least 3 years of L&D experience and the ability to float across multiple St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital LDRP unit with 14 LDRP beds, where patients remain in the same room throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
• Unit includes 2 OR suites for C-sections, 4 triage beds staffed by travelers, and a NICU embedded within 7 of the LDRP rooms
• Patient population includes 32+ week gestation patients, HTN patients on magnesium, BACs, TOLACs, gestational diabetes, antepartum patients, and a diverse community population — placenta previa and placenta accreta are not managed on this unit
• Unit delivers approximately 90 births per month (1,200/year)
• Staffing follows AWHONN standards: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for cervical ripening pairs, 1:3 for postpartum couplet care, and 1:3 for triage with a resource nurse available at 4 patients
• RNs are expected to circulate and recover C-section patients, staff triage, attend deliveries, perform 1 hour of newborn care, and provide postpartum couplet care
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and occasional Insulin protocols
• Fetal monitoring system is Centricity; telemetry capability exists on the unit but is rarely used
• EMR is Epic; compliance and Epic Curio assignments must be completed prior to start
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Weekend shifts based on unit needs — no set minimum requirement
• Float requirement to all St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites (Meridian, Nampa, Boise) in primary skill set (L&D, Postpartum, or Antepartum) or as a sitter
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or compact RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications (must be active, copies required): BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Minimum 3 years of L&D experience required
• Mother-baby/postpartum experience required; minimum 1 year preferred
• Must be proficient in attending deliveries, newborn stabilization and assessment within the first 2 hours, triage, C-section circulation, and postpartum couplet care
• Experience with magnesium administration required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees must have been separated from the facility for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• 4-shift unit-specific orientation provided, covering C-section, labor, and postpartum; compliance and Epic Curio modules must be completed before the start date
• Charge RNs do not carry a patient assignment; an admin supervisor is present every shift along with a resource RN and triage RN
• Support staff includes 1 CST per shift and 1 CNA per shift (CNA may be reassigned to HUC role if there is a sick call)
• OB hospitalist and Neonatal NP are in-house 24/7; anesthesia is also in-house 24/7
• Hospital-issued scrubs are required and must be changed into and out of at the beginning and end of each shift; scrub color may vary by site
• Acrylic, gel, and lacquered nails are not permitted in the department
• Block scheduling is not available; travelers fill scheduling gaps around core staff for their first contract, with scheduling preferences considered in subsequent contracts
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs during the contract period
• Travel duos must have separate vehicles, as travelers may be assigned to different sites or float during a shift

American Traveler Job ID #P-730143. 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 - LDRP

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.