Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,542 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Newark, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring LDRP and Newborn Nursery experience, with Epic proficiency and an active NY RN license in hand.

Details

• Community hospital Labor & Delivery unit setting, with community hospital experience preferred
• LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) and Newborn Nursery patient population
• Provides comprehensive care across all phases: antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Rotating weekend coverage required, every other weekend
• On-call required
• Floating required within skillset
• Charts using Epic (required)

Requirements

• Active NY RN license currently in hand required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience with OB/L&D experience required
• Experience in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care required
• LDRP and Newborn Nursery experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, infusion pump management, and blood product administration
• Skills in fetal monitoring including recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, external and internal fetal monitoring
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation, APGAR scoring, and radiant warmer/thermoregulation
• Ability to assist with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulate/scrub/recover for C-sections
• Experience managing obstetric medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate therapy, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
• Experience with postpartum care including postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, and cesarean recovery
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Independently provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across all phases of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
• Responsibilities include obstetric triage, sterile vaginal and speculum exams, Foley catheter insertion/management, epidural anesthesia assistance, and newborn assessments and discharge teaching
• Surgical procedures include D&C and tubal ligation
• RTO is limited to no more than 10 days for the duration of the assignment; all time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a 1-year gap before returning
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pre-employment modules are required and completed prior to start date; total module time may reach up to 10 hours
• Candidates with foreign education should be prepared for additional verification

American Traveler Job ID #P-732212. 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.