Travel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTravel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery About the Role The Travel Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery supports a 14-bed Labor & Delivery unit in Clarksville, TN, providing high-quality, patient-centered care for expectant individuals and their families. This role is part of a dedicated team that requires flexibility to meet unit staffing needs and a strong ability to work within established clinical workflows.Success in this position means delivering safe, compassionate care during labor and delivery, maintaining readiness for emergency situations, and effectively collaborating with the care team. The unit requires weekend coverage, and scheduling is determined by unit staffing needs.Duties & Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care for patients in the Labor & Delivery setting, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond promptly to changes in condition.Circulate during procedures as required by the unit workflow.Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and unit protocols.Coordinate care with obstetric providers, anesthesia teams, and multidisciplinary staff to support timely interventions.Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care and patient status in the EMR.Utilize fetal monitoring skills to support safe labor progression and appropriate escalation of care.Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety practices, and unit standards of care.Support patient education and communication for patients and families during labor and delivery.Float to Helping Hands in NICU and Post Partum as assigned by unit needs.Work 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) with flexibility to meet staffing requirements; no block schedule is offered.Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to work in Tennessee.Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery.Prior travel experience required.Ability to circulate.Must be able to meet staffing needs with flexible scheduling (no block schedule offered).Weekend required; unit schedule is determined by staffing needs.Current certifications required at time of submission: BLS, NRP, fetal monitoring, ACLS, and TN or multistate RN on file.Experience working with EMR systems, specifically Cerner or GE Centricity.Strong clinical judgment and calm, professional communication in high-acuity situations.Ability to deliver care with ratios of 1:1 to 2 patients as assigned.Orientation Dates (Only): 11/16, 11/30, 12/14. No other start dates are available.Benefits Competitive weekly compensation: $2,232 – $2,340 / weekHealth insurance options (eligibility and plan details may vary)Professional support and contract-based career opportunitiesWellness-focused resources and employee support (availability may vary)Access to ongoing assignments and scheduling coordination for contract roles