Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• 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 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Richmond, VA, requiring at least 2 years of labor experience and working night shifts on a 13-week contract.

Details

• Work setting is a 24-bed Maternal Infant Unit (L&D) located on the 3rd floor of the Atrium building
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient ratios: 1:1 for labor (most of the time), 5-6:1 for postpartum, and 5-6:1 for nursery
• Typical procedures include vaginal deliveries, C-sections, antepartum care, and newborn and postpartum care
• Day shift team includes labor nurses, nursery nurses, OB techs, secretaries, leadership, and an educator; night shift includes labor nurses, nursery nurses, OB techs, and secretaries
• GE fetal monitors are used on the unit
• EMR system: Meditech and CPN
• Every third weekend required, plus 12 hours of on-call per 4-week schedule

Requirements

• Active VA RN license or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent labor (L&D) experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics card required), and AWHONN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate or Advanced) or NCCEFM
• All certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Preferred candidates have 2+ years of labor experience with a background in high-volume LDRP settings
• Navy blue scrubs are required; MIU nurses wear pink badges for infant security
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• One professional reference is required; candidates from Florida or Missouri must provide two references
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but the 2-year experience requirement applies

American Traveler Job ID #P-717808. 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.

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