American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Fishersville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 26 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: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 26-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of L&D experience and ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications.
Details
- Combined unit servicing L&D (vaginal & cesarean), post-partum, antepartum, and Level II nursery
- Level 2 inpatient obstetrical clientele and Level 2 NICU neonatal clientele
- Patient population includes GYN/medical overflow, antepartum patients, observational triage patients, mother baby couplet care, and border babies
- Performs obstetric procedures including versions, IOL, cervical ripening, IUFD care, bereavement care, and OR cesarean sections
- Staffing ratios include 1:1 for complications or active labor, 1:3 for stable antepartum, 1:1-2 for unstable antepartum, 1:3-4 for couplet care, 2:1 for delivery, and 1:2-3 for Level 2 NICU depending on condition
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
- 26-week contract length
- On-call requirement of 36 hours within a 6-week block
- If floated outside specialty, works as helping hands using general nursing skills to assist assigned nurses
Requirements
- Active VA or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, BLS, and NRP
- Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
- Charting system experience required
- Prior charge experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Skills in Pitocin (oxytocin) administration, labor and delivery management, C-section recovery, IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, antepartum care and procedures, and obstetrical triage
- bCPAP skill preferred
Additional Information
- Provides care across L&D, post-partum, antepartum, and Level II nursery within a combined unit
- Candidates who previously worked permanently at the facility within the past 24 months will not be considered
- Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
- RTO policy tied to holidays: expect to work one holiday if one falls in the assignment, one of two if two fall in the assignment, or two of three if three fall in the assignment
- General RN orientation occurs every other Monday
- Zero-tolerance drug policy for THC, including medical marijuana cards
- Drug screening required during compliance and again on day one onsite
- Fit testing required, and candidates must be clean-shaven unless an approved medical exemption letter is provided prior to starting
- First-time travelers considered only if candidate has 2 years of L&D experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-747039. 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.