Travel L&D/Postpartum RN - LDRP & OR Circulation/Triage - $2,614 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an LDRP position on a Women's Services unit, requiring at least 3 years of L&D experience and proficiency in C-section circulation, triage, and couplet care.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital Women's Services unit with a 14-bed LDRP model where patients remain in the same room throughout their stay
• Unit includes 2 OR suites for C-sections, 4 triage beds staffed by travelers, and a NICU embedded within 7 of the LDRP rooms
• Approximately 90 births per month and 1,200 births per year
• Patient population includes 32+ week gestation, HTN patients on magnesium, TOLACs, BACs, gestational diabetes, antepartum patients, and a high volume of patients seeking medical intervention or pain management; placenta previa and placenta accreta are not managed on this unit
• Staffing follows AWHONN standards: 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for cervical ripening patients, 1:3 for postpartum couplet care, and 1:3 for triage with a resource nurse engaged at 4 patients
• Epic is the EMR used on this unit
• Titratable drips include Pitocin protocol, Magnesium protocol, and occasional Insulin drips
• Centricity is used as the EFM system
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Weekend scheduling is based on unit needs with no minimum requirement
• Travelers are first to float; floating may occur to other St. Luke's Treasure Valley sites (Meridian, Nampa, Boise) within primary skill set (L&D, Postpartum, or Antepartum) or as a sitter
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling is not available; candidates cannot work more than 6 shifts in a row

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or compact RN license required, must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE
• Minimum 3 years of L&D experience required
• Mother-baby (couplet care) experience required; minimum 1 year preferred
• Must be able to attend deliveries, complete the first hour of newborn care, perform triage, circulate C-sections, and provide postpartum couplet care
• Experience with magnesium administration and titration required
• Epic EMR experience
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• RNs are responsible for circulating and recovering C-section patients in the OR suites on the unit
• Resource nurse role includes attending all deliveries as a 'baby catcher,' stabilizing newborns, completing physical assessments and cares within the first 2 hours of birth, and serving as a second sign-off on medications
• Unit is supported by an OB hospitalist and a Neonatal NP both available 24/7, as well as anesthesia in house 24/7
• Staffing support includes one CST per shift and a CNA who may transition to HUC coverage depending on staffing needs
• Orientation consists of 4 unit-specific shifts covering C-section, labor, and postpartum; compliance and Epic Curio assignments must be completed prior to start
• Scheduling for first-contract travelers is assigned to fill unit needs; subsequent contracts allow scheduling preferences which the unit will try to accommodate
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs during the contract period
• Hospital-issued scrubs are required; must be changed into and out of at the beginning and end of each shift — scrub colors may vary at float sites
• No fingernail lacquer, acrylic, or gel nails are permitted on this unit
• Travel pairs (duos) must have separate vehicles, as they may be assigned to different sites or float independently during a shift
• Former permanent employees must have been away from the facility for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-710249. 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 - LDRP

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.