Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,218 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Americus, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a small acute care hospital in Americus, GA, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and prior travel experience.
Details- Work in a combined LDRP and Level 2 NICU unit at a small 54-bed acute care hospital in Americus, GA
- Unit includes 10 LDRP beds, 4 triage beds, 1 C-section suite, with occasional OR use
- Patient population includes patients 32 weeks gestation or greater (without additional maternal risk factors), antepartum patients (e.g., mag therapy or hyperemesis if stable), and some postpartum care; higher-risk patients such as those with CHF are typically transferred out
- Approximate birth volume is 30–60 births per month
- Staffing follows ACOG guidelines for patient ratios
- Unit is supported by 2 LPNs and 2 OR techs who assist with C-sections, secretarial duties, and discharges
- Charge nurses are present on the unit and typically manage postpartum patients
- Respiratory therapy is available 24/7; pharmacy is not on-site 24/7 but is accessible via on-call pharmacist or a nearby facility
- Travelers are not required to take call
- Every other weekend is required
- Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
- Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM
- Fetal heart monitoring system is currently WatchChild (transitioning to WatchChild or OBIX)
- EMR: MEDITECH
- Travelers with NICU experience may occasionally float to the NICU
- Active RN license in Georgia (GA) or a Compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of L&D specialty experience required
- At least 1 prior travel contract required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (EFM) or above
- Ability to circulate for C-sections required (scrubbing is handled by OR techs)
- MEDITECH EMR experience preferred
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (as verified by the address on their driver's license) to be eligible for this position
- Provide nursing care in a combined LDRP setting, including labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum
- Floor-specific orientation averages 6 shifts and is adjusted based on familiarity with charting systems
- OB physician is on-site only when a patient is in active labor; anesthesia is on-site only for VBAC cases
- Dress code: forest green pants and white tops (or white pants); scrubs are not provided by the facility — travelers must supply their own, though hospital scrubs are provided when entering the C-section suite
- Candidates who have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible for placement
- Any time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-711277. 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.