Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,038 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 3+ years of L&D experience and current AWHONN certification.

Details

• Work in a Labor & Delivery unit with 7 L&D beds and 14 Mother/Baby beds, plus a Level 2 NICU/Newborn Nursery
• Unit staffed with 6-8 RNs, 1 OB Tech, and 1 unit clerk per shift
• Patient ratios of 2:1 in L&D, 6-8:1 in Mother/Baby, and 1-4:1 in NICU depending on acuity
• Uses Alaris pumps, Corometrics 250 series Fetal Monitor, Monica monitor, and Ranger fluid warmer
• EMR systems include Meditech Expanse and CPN (Centricity Perinatal)
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights)

Requirements

• Active KY RN license or compact license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of hospital RN experience required
• Minimum 3 years of L&D experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Must be able to circulate for cesarean sections
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN certifications required
• Experience with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, induction of labor (Cook catheter, Cervidil, oxytocin), and IUFD management
• Skilled in IV insertion, lab draws, sterile vaginal exams, epidural assistance, and foley catheter placement
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across L&D, Mother/Baby, and NICU/Nursery settings
• Facility provides scrubs for infant security purposes
• Team-oriented personality is ideal for this unit
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-739336. 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.