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Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery Job in Topeka, Kansas

Travel RN opportunity in Topeka, KS for an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse. Join a collaborative obstetrics team in a high-acuity maternity setting and provide exceptional care to laboring patients, postpartum families, and newborns. Topeka offers a welcoming community, a convenient central Kansas location, and easy access to local parks, dining, and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Location: Topeka, KS 66606
• Start Date: 10/14/2026
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920 - $2,020
• Schedule Notes: Option of 36 or 48 hours per week; weekend coverage includes 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks or every third weekend
• Float Requirement: May float to postpartum
• Unit Focus: High-risk labor & delivery, OB triage, postpartum, and special care nursery support

Job Requirements

• Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license required at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients strongly preferred
• BLS, AWHONN, and NRP required prior to submission
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic EHR experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in required weekend coverage
• Strong clinical skills in obstetrical assessment, fetal monitoring, and maternal-newborn care

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to laboring patients, postpartum patients, and newborns
• Support high-risk pregnancies including pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and other complex maternal conditions
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, external cephalic versions, and OB triage evaluations
• Monitor fetal and maternal status using appropriate obstetrical assessment techniques
• Perform and document patient assessments, interventions, and education throughout the care continuum
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary care team to respond quickly to changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Provide support for postpartum, couplet care, and special care nursery needs as assigned
• Maintain accurate charting and uphold unit standards for quality, safety, and excellent patient care

Apply now for this Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse job in Topeka, Kansas, and join a rewarding healthcare team supporting mothers and babies.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.