Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - $3,242 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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 at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring prior L&D travel experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Night shift position, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Labor & Delivery unit at a short-term acute care hospital delivering 200–300 births per month
• Patient population includes high-risk obstetric cases such as pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, placenta previa/abruptio, VBAC, multiple gestation, preterm labor, malpresentations, and uterine rupture
• Clinical skills utilized include external and internal fetal monitoring, IUPC placement and calibration, NST, reflex/edema/clonus assessments, and recognition and treatment of abnormal FHR patterns
• Medication administration includes Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin drips, prostaglandins, terbutaline, and opioids
• Procedures include vaginal delivery, cesarean section recovery, amnioinfusion, forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, and couplet care
• Neonatal responsibilities include APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, newborn assessment, thermoregulation, newborn hypoglycemia management, and cord sample collection
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience required)
• May float to an affiliate hospital ED to provide OB-specific care alongside a primary RN — traveler does not take a primary assignment in that setting
• On first float shift to the affiliate hospital, nurses are asked to arrive 30 minutes early for a brief unit orientation

Requirements

• Active Indiana (IN) or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution required
• Minimum 1.5 years of L&D RN experience required; prior L&D travel experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI accepted), NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Any former permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before working as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or fewer may be auto-approved
• Hospital parking is complimentary

American Traveler Job ID #P-727692. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.