Labor and Delivery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/13/2026
• 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: Sep 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Labor & Delivery / OB travel assignment in Eau Claire, WI, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and active BLS and NRP certifications.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a dedicated OB/L&D unit
• LDRP-style role covering both labor and postpartum — RNs care for laboring patients, postpartum mothers, newborns, and couplets
• Unit includes 8 L&D beds, 1 OR suite for C-sections, 1 triage bed, and 12 postpartum beds
• Unit delivers approximately 100–120 births per month (1,300–1,400 per year)
• Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
• Common patient diagnoses include pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage, newborn respiratory distress, and routine pregnancy
• RNs are required to titrate drips including oxytocin, insulin, and magnesium
• RNs do not circulate in the OR or recover patients after general anesthesia
• CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators are available on the unit for newborns and managed by separate staff
• Fetal monitoring uses GE monitors with the Fetalink EFM system; strip interpretation is supported by tele techs on another unit
• Charting is performed in Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730
• Self-scheduling with weekend rotation every 3rd Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Potential to float to other units as a sitter, in the same rotation as staff nurses

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license (must be active by start date)
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
• Comfort with neonatal resuscitation, labor patients, postpartum patients, couplets, and stable newborn care
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from the same specialty within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of approximately 3 days: 1 day of online training, 1 day on the labor unit, and 1 day on the postpartum unit
• OB/Neonatologist is not in-house 24/7; anesthesia is available in-house 24/7
• Charge nurses may or may not take an assignment; travel RNs will not serve in the charge role
• Nurse aides and surgical techs are present on the unit
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their start date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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 - Obstetrics

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.