Travel High-Risk Labor & Delivery RN - $2,915 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Labor and Delivery unit requiring NC or compact RN licensure and strong obstetric skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy hospital Labor and Delivery unit with both high and standard risk OB patients
• Patient population includes obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater, high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, and patients under 16 weeks on the high risk maternity unit
• Average of 20 births per 24 hours, 30-40 admits daily, and 20 rooms on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 2:1
• Specialized procedures include scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births and rescue cervical cerclage
• Obstetrical triage unit for patient screening, fetal surveillance, and outpatient procedures
• Uses EPIC for charting, PYXIS, and SBAR communication
• 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Every other weekend rotation required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Float required as needed, including to Special Maternity Care high risk OB unit
• No on-call requirement
• Scrubs provided (blue)
• Primary responsibilities include providing nursing care for laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk cases
• Expected to circulate in the OR for Cesarean births
• Unit is very fast-paced and may not be suitable for those seeking lighter workloads
• Initial unit orientation is 24 hours
• RTO (requested time off) is limited to 7 days and must be submitted at the time of booking
• Additional call-offs or RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Contract length options from 13 to 26 weeks
• Local candidates accepted

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years recent Labor & Delivery experience required; 3 years preferred
• BCLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications required
• Competency in circulating, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care required
• Experience in high volume and high acuity settings strongly preferred
• Ability to float to high risk maternity unit
• Basic computer proficiency for EMR documentation (EPIC experience preferred)
• Unit will accept first-time travelers with appropriate experience
• 2 professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years are required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-618965. 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

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