Travel Labor and Delivery RN
1 month ago
Charlotte
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: 07/27/2026, • 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: Jul 27, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Openings: 1Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced, high-volume Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and prior exposure to settings with 300+ births per month. Details • High-acuity Labor & Delivery unit with an obstetrical triage area; higher volume and acuity than typically expected in comparable settings, • Cares for obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum needs; also manages high-risk patients under 16 weeks on the high-risk maternity unit, • Performs scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births, rescue cervical cerclage, antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, and medication administration, • Patient ratio of 2:1 with an average of 20 births per 24-hour period, 30–40 admissions, and approximately 40 visits per day across 20 rooms, • Double labor assignments occur daily on this unit, • EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework, • Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15, • Every other weekend required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, • Floating required as needed to the Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit, • No on-call requirement, • 13- to 26-week contract lengths acceptedRequirements, • Active NC RN license or compact RN license (license or certs pending at time of consideration is acceptable), • Current certifications: BLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRP, • Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred, • Prior experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting with 300+ births per month is required, • Proficiency in circulating for OR/C-section, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care, • Circulate-to-OR experience strongly preferred, • Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)Additional Information, • Orientation is 24 hours, held weekly; pre-start modules (8–10 hours) must be completed before the first day and annually thereafter, delivered via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes, • Scrubs are provided (blue), • Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays, • No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday, • Former permanent, PRN, or EP staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment; facility rehire approval is required, • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted, • Travel pairs are welcome, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is flexible with differing schedules, • First-time travelers will be considered, provided they have experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting American Traveler Job ID #P-720681. 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.