GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Charlottesville, VA
Travel Labor & Delivery RN job in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering $1,840–$1,940 weekly for experienced nurses in a high-acuity obstetric setting.
Make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity Labor & Delivery environment while caring for low- and high-risk obstetric patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment supports approximately 2,000 deliveries annually and offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to work with neonates and adults. Charlottesville is a welcoming, scenic community known for its historic charm, vibrant cultural scene, and beautiful Blue Ridge surroundings.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,940
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Patient Population: Neonates and adults; low- and high-risk obstetric patients
- Unit Profile: Private labor rooms, triage beds, OB operating rooms, and an average daily census of approximately 10 patients
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday; must work two of the three winter holidays
- Floating: Mother/Baby and NICU feeder-and-grower assignments within scope of practice
- Orientation: 36 hours, including one 12-hour specialty orientation shift
Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license; a Virginia RN license pending may be considered, provided it is in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
- At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Current BLS, NRP, fetal monitoring, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications
- ACLS certification preferred; may be required according to unit policy
- Epic electronic health record and clinical charting experience required
- Demonstrated competency in fetal monitoring, high-risk antepartum care, maternal stabilization, and neonatal resuscitation
- Experience circulating Cesarean sections and caring for patients with complex maternal and fetal conditions
- Ability to float to Mother/Baby and stable NICU feeder-and-grower assignments
- BSN preferred
- Willingness to complete required specialty modules and comply with applicable vaccination and credentialing requirements
Travel Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period
- Care for high-risk obstetric patients with conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, preterm labor, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, fetal anomalies, and maternal comorbidities
- Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in maternal or fetal condition
- Circulate Cesarean sections and assist with OB procedures, including cerclage, bilateral tubal ligation, fetal transfusion, and OB PACU recovery
- Perform obstetric triage assessments and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
- Administer medications and therapies, including magnesium sulfate and insulin infusions, according to orders and protocols
- Complete newborn assessments, support neonatal resuscitation, and provide routine care for stable feeder-and-grower infants when floated to NICU
- Support Mother/Baby care, including postpartum assessment, newborn care, feeding support, and patient education
- Start and maintain IV access, draw venous blood, apply isolation precautions, and document accurately in Epic
- Collaborate with physicians, certified nurse midwives, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, respiratory services, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other interdisciplinary teams
- Promote safe, compassionate patient care while communicating changes promptly and maintaining efficient unit workflows
Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a dedicated healthcare team caring for mothers and newborns.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #522578. 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: L&D
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