Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,185 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and Epic charting proficiency at a teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital environment
• Facility delivers 200-300+ births per month
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM totaling 36 hours per week
• May be required to float
• Unit handles high risk antepartum, postpartum care, and labor and delivery management including C-section circulation and recovery
• Involves fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring, IUPC placement, and spiral electrode placement
• Includes administration of Magnesium Sulfate therapy and Pitocin

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced (NCC C-EFM acceptable in lieu of AWHONN Advanced)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, starting and maintaining IVs, use of infusion pumps and drips
• Experience with cervical cerclage and tubal ligation procedures preferred
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second from a Charge RN or higher; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care including neonatal care in the delivery room, APGAR scoring, and cord sample collection
• Support breastfeeding and lactation, perform episiotomy and incisional care, and manage foley catheters
• Care for patients experiencing Cesarean sections, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, and pregnancy induced hypertension
• Perform triage of obstetrical patients and conduct NSTs, reflex checks, and sterile vaginal exams
• Works within a teaching hospital environment
• Previous travel experience preferred but first-time travelers may be considered
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment consideration after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for traveler positions
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance deadlines

American Traveler Job ID #P-739595. 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.