Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,006 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Austin, TX, requiring at least 2 years of high-risk OB experience and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM certification.

Details

• Labor & Delivery unit located on the 2nd floor of a hospital in Austin, TX
• Unit includes 12 LDR beds, 5 Antepartum beds, 4 OB Emergency Department (OBED) beds, and 3 OR rooms
• High-risk OB patient population including obstetrical patients with Level I and II injuries
• Patient ratio is 1:2, adjusting to 1:1 based on acuity and transition needs
• Procedures performed include C-sections, SVD, D&C, D&E, twin deliveries (both C-section and SVD), scheduled and emergent C-hysterectomies, and massive transfusions
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps and CADD epidural pumps
• EMR systems used: CPN and Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• 4 weekend shifts required per scheduling period
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics card), AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM (or NCCEFM), and CPI
• Minimum 2 years of recent high-risk OB experience required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• Facility holds a Maternal Designation Level III and Neonatal Level II, with both advancing to higher designation levels
• Joint Commission accredited in Women's Services
• Experience with massive transfusion protocols and placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PASD) is preferred
• Self-scheduling model in which team members collaborate on the schedule
• Highly engaged staff with a strong team-oriented culture and a mix of tenured and newer nurses on both day and night shifts
• Management team is actively engaged and regularly rounds on nights and weekends
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; a minimum of 2 years of high-risk OB experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-714156. 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.