Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,105 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 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: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 3 years of experience and MO or compact RN licensure with dual Kansas/Missouri licensure for floating. Details Acute care hospital setting with 74 total staffed beds LDRP unit providing labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 Weekend rotation of 4-6 weekend shifts (Sat/Sun) plus 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule Holiday coverage required: 1 major holiday and 1-2 minor holidays per schedule On-call requirement of 2 mandatory shifts per 6-week schedule Charge RN assignments as needed per unit Full couplet care required with expected floating within LDRP unit and potentially between departments, units, and facilities Epic charting system required Facility performs fewer than 100 births per month Unit handles vaginal births, C-sections, postpartum LDRP care, antenatal testing (NSTs, BPP by radiology), post-op GYN care, external cephalic version, and antepartum care Requirements Active RN license (MO or compact) required, with both Kansas and Missouri or compact licensure in hand at time of consideration due to floating requirements Minimum 3 years of RN experience required, with 2 years of recent in-specialty experience including a full year within the past 12 months and no employment gaps greater than 90 days Community hospital experience preferred Required certifications: BLS, NRP Preferred certifications: AWHONN Advanced, AWHONN Intermediate, FHM Proficiency in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including blood/blood product administration, venous blood draws, peripheral IV placement, and infusion pump use Labor and delivery management skills including amnioinfusion, vaginal delivery assistance, C-section circulating, forceps/vacuum extraction, and hemorrhage/shock management Experience with medication administration including antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, prostaglandins, and terbutaline Neonatal care skills including cord sample collection and infant ID banding Newborn care skills including circumcision assistance, cord care, discharge teaching, newborn assessment, and phototherapy Antepartum care skills including NSTs, sterile vaginal exams, and external fetal heart monitoring Postpartum care skills including breastfeeding support, foley catheter management, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and wound care Experience managing postpartum patients with cesarean section, couplet care, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, and pregnancy-induced hypertension Fetal monitoring skills including recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, spiral electrode placement, internal/external fetal monitoring, and IUPC placement and calibration Pain management experience including epidural anesthesia, opioids, and PCA use Post-operative gynecology care experience (e.g., hysterectomy) Previous travel nursing experience required 2 professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year Additional Information Provide comprehensive care across triage, C-section circulating, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patient assignments Navy scrub color required First-time travelers are not accepted for this role Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for consideration No local candidates accepted regardless of bill rate RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days, with all time off requests finalized at time of consideration Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service with 18 months tenure policy; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Block scheduling is not accommodated for this position Free parking available on-site American Traveler Job ID P-749031. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.