Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,395 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Travel assignment with 1:1 patient ratios. Float requirements to antepartum and other units as needed. 36-hour orientation provided.

Highlights:

• High-volume Level 4 Labor & Delivery unit with approximately 450 deliveries per month
• Epic electronic medical record system experience required
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Patient care includes neonates, adolescents, and adults across antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum services
• Up to two pre-approved time off periods available
• Parking options available with shuttle service or garage access

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• NCC C-EFM certification acceptable in lieu of AWHONN Advanced certification
• Proficiency in IV starts and Epic charting system required
• Valid Compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)

Key Clinical Skills:

• Administration of blood products, epidural anesthesia management, and magnesium sulfate therapy
• Vaginal delivery, cesarean section circulating, and C-section recovery
• External and internal fetal monitoring, IUPC placement and calibration
• Recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Management of high-risk antepartum patients and pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Postpartum hemorrhage management and multiple births support
• Breastfeeding and lactation support

Important Compliance Information:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date – no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon signing contract
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to Ohio for fingerprinting as soon as possible after booking
• Candidates at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
• Former employees must have been away from the facility for 6 months or more to be eligible

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity, Level 4 Labor & Delivery environment where you'll gain extensive experience managing diverse and complex obstetric cases. With robust interdisciplinary team support and a high delivery volume, you'll enhance your clinical expertise while providing critical care to mothers and newborns during life's most precious moments. Join a professional team dedicated to excellence in maternal and neonatal healthcare.