Travel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (L&D) - $2,578 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 2 Labor & Delivery position in Dubuque, IA, requiring at least 24 months of L&D experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Labor & Delivery unit of a Level 2 maternal/neonatal center
• Unit includes a 16-bed maternity unit, 12-bed nursery, 4-bed NICU, C-section suite, and overflow rooms
• Patient population includes antepartum, mother-baby, newborn, OB/GYN, and NICU patients
• Patient ratios: Labor 1:1, postpartum 1:2, NICU 2:1
• Delivery volume of approximately 50–60 births per month
• Administers and titrates drips including glucose, magnesium, Pitocin, and insulin
• Uses Epic EMR (experience required)
• Night shift, 3x12s (36 hrs/week)
• Every 4th weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA), NRP, STABLE, and Intermediate or Advanced EFM/Electronic Fetal Monitoring certificate
• Minimum 24 months of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience within the last 15 months required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience administering and titrating glucose, magnesium, Pitocin, and insulin required
• Nursery and/or Mother-Baby experience preferred
• NICU experience preferred
• Postpartum experience is a plus
• Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 90 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Any past employee of UPH (FTE or PRN float pool) within the past 12 months is not eligible, regardless of which UPH facility they worked at
• Previous UPH travel (non-FTE/PRN) assignments are not subject to this restriction
• Holiday rotation required — travelers are expected to work 1–2 of the following summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the required travel experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-734352. 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.