Travel Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum RN - $2,346 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Lexington, KY, requiring an active KY or compact RN license and certifications including ACLS and NRP for a high-risk OB unit.

Details

• Located in a hospital Labor & Delivery unit that includes 17 private suites, 5 triage/PACU beds, 4 ORs, a 3-bed OB ED, and a specialized antepartum unit for high-risk and postpartum care
• Cares for high-risk patients before, during, and after childbirth
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 3x12-hour shifts per week

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in KY or a compact state currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation
• Minimum education: ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• Must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, individualized care planning, patient and family education, and coordination of admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Nursing practice is evidence-based and incorporates all four phases of the nursing process with clinical autonomy within scope of practice
• Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, and documentation auditing
• Delegates and oversees tasks performed by other care team members as part of an inter-professional team approach

American Traveler Job ID #P-723771. 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.