Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,095 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-risk Labor & Delivery position requiring NRP and FHM certification along with at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• High-risk Labor & Delivery unit including OB Triage, Postpartum, and Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Care of laboring patients with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes for gestations 34 weeks 0 days and greater
• Involves C-Sections and External Cephalic Versions
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 AM-6:00 PM)
• 36 or 48 hour scheduling option available
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating to like units within scope required as needed

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, FHM, NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification required; AWHONN Advanced preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in high-risk delivery assistance, C-section circulation/scrub, hemorrhage/shock management, and fetal monitoring (external and internal)
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• Competency in antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care procedures

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
• Support high-risk conditions including preterm labor, placenta previa, multiple gestation, and VBAC management
• Assist with neonatal resuscitation and newborn assessments in the delivery room
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted at time of application; no more than 3 days will be auto-approved and no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-755741. 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.