Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $1,966 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• 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: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum) night shift position at a small critical access hospital in Perryville, MO, requiring 2+ years of experience and a strong labor background.

Details

• LDRP unit within a 24-bed critical access hospital with a small-town feel
• Unit features 7 total rooms including 2 dedicated labor rooms, averaging 8 deliveries per month
• Staffed with 2 nurses per shift
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12 schedule)
• EMR: Epic
• Floating required within scope as needed; travelers are not expected to take patients on medical units
• Weekend hours are minimal, primarily to cover core staff PTO
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent L&D/obstetrics experience required
• Strong labor background required; L&D specialty experience preferred
• Fetal monitoring experience preferred
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must be independent and confident in their skills, and comfortable working in a small clinical setting
• Facility scrubs are provided
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers working between November 1 and April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a 1-year separation or reassignment outside the 50-mile radius is required before returning
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment will be accepted unless documentation of a scheduled renewal is provided
• This is a 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-714284. 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.