Travel L&D RN - $2,371 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: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery night shift position in Austin, TX, requiring at least 2 years of High Risk OB experience and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM certification.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit located on the 2nd floor (North) of an acute care hospital in Austin, TX
• Unit includes 12 LDR beds, 5 Antepartum beds, 4 OB Emergency Department (OBED) beds, and 3 OR rooms
• Patient population includes high-risk OB patients, including those requiring massive transfusion and management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PASD)
• Procedures performed include C-sections, SVDs, D&C, D&E, twin deliveries (vaginal and cesarean), scheduled and emergent C-hysterectomies, and massive transfusion
• Patient ratios are 1:2, with 1:1 assignments based on acuity and during transition
• EMR systems used are CPN and Meditech
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps and CADD epidural pumps
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Four weekend shifts required per scheduling period
• No on-call requirements
• Self-scheduling within the team

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics card), and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM (or NCCEFM)
• CPI certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent High Risk OB experience required
• Nurses with 3+ years of High Risk OB experience are preferred
• US Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth (DOB) required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• Unit holds a Maternal Designation Level III and Neonatal Level II, with both designations in progress toward the next level
• Joint Commission accredited in Women's Services
• Associated with a Main ED that is a Level II Trauma center serving obstetrical patients with Level I and II injuries
• Preferred experience includes high-risk OB with massive transfusion protocols and PASD management
• Team of 72 includes nurses, CSTs, and schedulers, with a collaborative and highly engaged culture
• Management team is actively engaged and regularly rounds on nights and weekends
• Good mix of tenured staff and newer nurses on both day and night shifts
• Physicians maintain strong collaborative relationships with nursing staff

American Traveler Job ID #P-735653. 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.