Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Description

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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

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: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Nashville, TN, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and active AWHONN Intermediate or CEFM certification.

Details

• Labor & Delivery unit located within a Women's and Children's Building in Nashville, TN
• 12-bed unit with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Unit is staffed with RNs, a unit secretary, and OR techs
• Procedures performed include vaginal deliveries, C-sections, D&C, cerclage, epidural anesthesia, and tub labor
• Documentation systems: CPN and Meditach
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Schedule includes 3 weekend shifts and 1 on-call shift per assignment period
• Travelers are floated first per unit floating policy

Requirements

• Active TN or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, AAP card), and AWHONN Intermediate (not advanced) or CEFM/NCCEFM
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
• Experience in care of the laboring patient, immediate newborn care post-delivery, and circulating/recovering C-section patients
• No certification may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• 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

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Scrubs are provided by the candidate, not the facility; approved colors are ceil blue, navy blue, or gray
• Shared decision-making is part of the patient experience expectations on this unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-702662. 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. xywuqvp

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.