Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Elkin, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a rural hospital's Obstetrics/Gynecology unit with 12 beds (7 LDRP and 5 overflow)
• Average daily census of 0-6 patients
• Care for OB triage, antepartum, and postpartum patient populations
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a), 36 hours per week
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks
• Weekend rotation required every 3rd weekend
• No floating required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, GE monitors, and NOVII wireless fetal monitoring equipment

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• ADN required, BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermittent Fetal Monitoring
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Assess and care for laboring patients throughout labor and delivery
• Assess and treat OB triage patients over 20 weeks gestation
• Assess and care for newborns and postpartum couplets
• Assist NNP in treating and stabilizing newborns
• Circulate in urgent or emergent C-sections
• Unit supported by CNAs on most shifts who act as unit secretaries, patient care techs, and scrub in for emergent C-sections
• Charge nurse assigned each shift, with phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring support available
• 2 days of unit-based orientation provided
• Unit culture centered around strong teamwork, continuity, and safe, patient-centered care
• RTO approved if requested in advance
• No set holiday schedule, but travelers expected to assist with holiday coverage when needed
• Purple scrubs provided by facility
• Employee parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-746629. 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.