Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,218 per week

American Traveler
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • $2,218 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • 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: Oct 5, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift community hospital role requiring 2+ years L&D and postpartum experience with travel experience required.

Details

  • Community hospital setting within the Labor and Delivery unit
  • Assignment mix of approximately 80% L&D and 20% Mother/Baby/Postpartum
  • Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:00
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Weekend rotation coverage required, to be discussed during interview
  • Flexibility for floating within the hospital as needed
  • Uses Paragon charting system, with future transition to Epic planned

Requirements

  • Active LA state or compact RN license required at time of consideration
  • Minimum 2 years of L&D experience with postpartum experience required
  • Travel experience required
  • Required certifications: BLS, NRP, AWHONN Beginner or Intermediate
  • Preferred certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced, FHM
  • Community hospital experience required
  • Charting system experience required (any system accepted)
  • One professional reference required
  • Disclosure of any license disciplinary actions required at time of consideration

Additional Information

  • Provide nursing care across labor, delivery, and postpartum/mother-baby units
  • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
  • Minimal RTO requests preferred, including around holidays
  • Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • Orientation includes a virtual first day followed by two on-site days with additional EMR training
  • Candidates with recent professional cancellations will be reviewed prior to approval

American Traveler Job ID #P-754648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationBaton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Disciplinary Actionunmatched
  • Experience Modifier Rate (EMR)unmatched
  • Health Informaticsunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Perinatal Nursingunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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