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: 07/13/2026
• 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: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery night shift position in Richmond, VA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and current intermediate fetal heart monitoring certification.

Details

• Located on the 2nd floor of a dedicated Women's Hospital, within a hospital setting in Richmond, VA
• Labor & Delivery unit with 16 LDR rooms, 3 ORs, 3 triage rooms, and 3 recovery rooms
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN standards and may range from 1:1 to 3:1 depending on acuity
• Night shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 6–7 RNs, and 1 surgical tech
• Procedures include labor, delivery, recovery, triage, antepartum care, C-section circulator role, first-hour newborn care, and breastfeeding assistance
• Equipment used includes Novii monitors, iMobile, headsets, pass-through skin-to-skin C-section drape, deep soaker tubs, light therapy, and aromatherapy
• EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
• Candidates with experience at facilities with more than 3,000 births per year will be given preference

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC accepted), NRP Advanced 9th Edition (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN fetal heart monitoring certification (or NCCEFM) required, must be current within the previous 2 years
• Minimum 2 years of recent L&D experience required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• 24/7 in-house coverage includes a hospitalist, midwife, anesthesia, and neonatologist
• The unit emphasizes cultural diversity and patient-centered care
• Scrubs: navy blue required; closed-toe shoes required; tattoos and piercings must be covered
• The facility has received multiple Healthgrades awards for Labor and Delivery excellence, including top 10% national recognition and five-star ratings for both vaginal and C-section deliveries

American Traveler Job ID #P-725824. 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.