Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,092 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, NH | 13-week Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery RN (L&D) — Portsmouth, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 13-week travel contract, nights; active RN license and recent L&D/Postpartum experience required.

Join a dedicated and award-winning team as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Portsmouth, NH! This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the chance to work in a supportive, patient-centered hospital recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2025. Portsmouth is a vibrant coastal city with historic charm, arts and waterfront living—an excellent location for New Hampshire nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery RN / L&D Nurse / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1860 - $1960 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Portsmouth, NH 03801 — Portsmouth, New Hampshire (New England travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Family Services (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Gyn/Pedi)
• Number of Beds: 19
• Patient Ratios: L&D 1-2:1, Postpartum 3:1, Gyn/Pedi 3-4:1
• Team: Nurses, Unit Coordinators, Manager, Director — collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Perks: Scrubs provided; supportive unit culture; access to professional development

Job Requirements — Labor & Delivery RN (Travel RN)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — must be in hand at time of submittal (RN license for NH preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery and Postpartum RN experience (L&D nurse, perinatal nursing)
• Required certifications: NRP, C-EFM, BLS (STABLE and PALS preferred)
• Experience with LDRP; Nursery/NICU experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse and CPN Connect documentation systems (electronic charting experience)
• Strong clinical assessment, EFM interpretation, and postpartum/newborn care skills

Responsibilities — L&D and Postpartum Nursing Duties

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered maternity and newborn care to mothers and infants
• Monitor and assess patients using Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and telemetry as appropriate
• Assist with obstetric procedures including external cephalic versions, circumcisions, and C-sections
• Collaborate with OB/GYNs, midwives, neonatology, lactation consultants and other clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units (Postpartum, Gyn/Pedi) as needed to support staffing and clinical coverage
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech Expanse / CPN Connect and uphold hospital policies and patient safety standards
• Promote a positive patient experience—support access to doulas, massage therapy, and family-centered care

Why apply? This travel nurse L&D role offers a chance to expand your perinatal nursing experience at a nationally recognized hospital, enjoy competitive pay, and live in scenic Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs and Travel RNs seeking short-term contracts in New England.

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now to be considered for this Labor & Delivery RN travel opportunity in Portsmouth, NH. Submit your RN license and recent L&D/Postpartum references today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #468913. 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: L&D

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