Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,271 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a DC RN license, NRP certification, and at least 2 years of L&D experience.

Details

• Hospital Labor & Delivery unit setting
• Patient population includes females of childbearing age, pregnant patients from 17 weeks gestation, laboring patients, and triage cases
• Procedures and activities include vaginal and C-section deliveries, pre-op prep, C-sections, external cephalic versions, and triage assessments, as well as unit admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Fetal monitors used on the unit
• Cerner and Fetalink used for documentation
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• On-call requirement of one shift per week
• 9-week contract

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required — no pending licensures accepted
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification required
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience in a US hospital setting
• LDRP experience and labor with postpartum (PP) experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• US Social Security Number required
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include caring for laboring patients, supporting scheduled procedures, managing triage, and facilitating admissions, discharges, and transfers
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-737299. 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.