American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/01/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 1, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN for a 12-week assignment requiring 2 years of experience and current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and FHM certifications.
Details
- Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a short-term acute care hospital
- Care for patients undergoing labor, induction, scheduled and unscheduled C-sections, C-section with salpingectomy, SROM, PPROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, and antenatal complications
- Follows AWHONN staffing guidelines with typical ratios of 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active labor, and up to 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients
- Uses CADD epidural pumps, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips wired and wireless monitoring, Periwatch, Hillrom labor beds, Draeger Radiant warmers, vein light, and v-scan
- Cerner charting system used, experience required
- Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- MCH float required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
- Local candidates are not accepted for this position
Requirements
- Active IN or Compact RN license required, must be in hand prior to start date
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and FHM
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Cerner charting experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Two supervisor references required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive labor and delivery care including assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and managing high-risk deliveries
- Administer medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and manage insulin drips
- Perform neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation
- Provide postpartum care including fundus, lochia, and perineum assessment, breastfeeding support, and wound care
- Manage fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement
- Care for patients with complex conditions including HELLP syndrome, preeclampsia/eclampsia, preterm labor, and VBAC management
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
- Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must complete a designated break to reset eligibility, effective 2/24/26
American Traveler Job ID #P-737966. 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.