Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,233 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Opportunity – Labor & Delivery / LDRP Registered Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week. Weekend requirement: 8 shifts per 13-week contract. Call may be required during low census periods. Occasional floating may be required.

Highlights

• LDRP unit with 15 rooms/17 beds serving a low-risk maternal and neonatal population with approximately 80 births per month
• 8 LDRP rooms, 3 observation rooms, and 3 triage rooms in a community hospital setting
• Target ratios: Labor & Delivery 1:1-2, Couplet Care 1:3-4 (may fluctuate based on unit needs)
• EPIC charting system with Pyxis medication management
• Comprehensive 36-hour orientation including hospital orientation week plus two 12-hour unit shifts
• Scrubs provided

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience required
• Must have both Labor & Delivery and Couplet Care experience (LDRP or Mother/Baby)
• Experience with circulating for C-sections and PACU recovery required
• North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• Required Certifications: BLS, NRP, FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring), AWHONN Intermediate or Beginner, STABLE
• Preferred Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced
• First-time travelers accepted
• Proficiency in antepartum care, fetal monitoring, IV therapy, medication administration, neonatal care, postpartum care, and pain management
• Experience with sterile procedures, triage, hemorrhage management, and breastfeeding support
• Competency in newborn assessment, hypoglycemia management, phototherapy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This position offers the chance to provide comprehensive maternal and neonatal care in a Baby Friendly-designated LDRP environment where nurses develop well-rounded skills across the entire childbirth continuum. You'll work with a supportive interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, and therapy teams while caring for a diverse patient population in a community hospital setting. The facility's commitment to quality care and professional development creates an excellent environment for experienced perinatal nurses seeking to enhance their clinical expertise.