Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $3,133 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level 3 NICU facility in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and an SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
• The facility houses the only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius and accepts patients with a wide range of risk factors and complications
• Patient population includes high-risk antepartum, OB triage/ED, active and inactive labor, postpartum, and newborn (Level I and Level II nursery) patients
• Patient ratios: antepartum 1:3, inactive labor 1:2, active labor 1:1, and postpartum/couplet care 1:3
• 12-hour variable shifts with start times of 0630 or 1830; must be available to work both days and nights throughout the contract
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating to postpartum/couplet care is required throughout the contract
• May be placed on low census call
• Charting system: Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD Board of Nursing license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience, preferably in a Level 3 or higher L&D unit (affiliated with a Level 3 or higher NICU)
• Experience managing high-acuity labor patients including preeclampsia, preterm labor/delivery, and antepartum patients under 35 weeks gestation
• Proficiency in IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, circulating C-sections, and C-section recovery care
• Must be comfortable caring for couplets and normal newborn nursery patients (Level I care)
• Epic EMR experience required (manager approval needed if lacking)
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Unit support includes a unit secretary, scrub tech, charge nurse, VAT team, respiratory therapy (24/7), OB physician team, and anesthesia/CRNA
• Orientation includes NEO training plus 4 days with a preceptor (3 days in L&D, 1 day in postpartum)
• Candidates comfortable with Level II nursery (lower acuity NICU) care are highly preferred
• May be expected to precept students during the assignment
• Scrubs are cobalt blue and are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Time off requests require manager approval

American Traveler Job ID #P-729788. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.