Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and Epic proficiency, with exposure to high-acuity obstetric patients.
Details
- Level 3 NICU-affiliated Labor & Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
- High-acuity patient population including high-risk pregnancies, preeclampsia, preterm labor, antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and couplet care
- Patient ratios: Antepartum 1:3 | Inactive Labor 1:2 | Active Labor 1:1 | Postpartum/Couplet Care 1:3 couplets
- Skills performed include IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulation, and C-section recovery care
- Charting system: Epic (experience strongly preferred; manager approval required if not present)
- 12-hour variable shifts (0630/1830), with both days and nights required throughout the contract
- Every other weekend rotation required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Holiday coverage required as needed
- 13-week contract, 48 hours per week
Requirements
- Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
- Required certifications: BLS and NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum
- Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required, preferably in a Level 3 or higher L&D unit (affiliated with a Level 3+ NICU)
- Epic charting experience strongly preferred; manager approval required if absent
- Demonstrated competency managing high-acuity labor patients including preeclampsia, preterm labor/delivery, and management of patients under 35 weeks gestation
- Level 2 nursery baby experience highly preferred
- Must be comfortable providing postpartum/couplet care
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- This facility is the only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius, serving patients with a wide range of risk factors and complications
- Orientation consists of 4 days with a preceptor — 3 days in L&D and 1 day in postpartum
- Unit support includes a Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA
- Travelers will be required to work postpartum/couplet care shifts throughout the contract
- Cobalt blue scrubs required; provided by the facility
- Free parking is available on-site
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Time off requests require manager approval
American Traveler Job ID #P-692547. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.