Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
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: ASAP
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 Labor & Delivery position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to manage high-acuity obstetric patients.
Details
- Hospital-based Labor & Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
- High-acuity patient population ranging from low-intervention laboring patients to complex high-risk cases, including preeclampsia, preterm labor, and antepartum patients under 35 weeks gestation
- Unit is affiliated with the only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius and accepts patients with a wide range of risk factors and complications
- Patient care includes antepartum, OB triage/ED, active and inactive labor, postpartum, and couplet care
- Patient ratios: 1:3 antepartum, 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, 1:3 postpartum/couplet care
- Travelers will be required to provide postpartum/couplet care throughout the contract
- Charting system: Epic
- 12-hour variable shifts (0630 or 1830 start times); must be comfortable working both day and night shifts throughout the contract
- Every-other-weekend rotation required
- No on-call requirements
- Holiday coverage required as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license — SD license or Compact RN license valid in South Dakota required
- Required certifications: BLS and NRP
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum
- Minimum 2 years of L&D experience, preferably in a Level 3 or higher L&D unit (one associated with a Level 3 or higher NICU)
- Competency to manage high-acuity labor patients, including preeclampsia, preterm labor and delivery, and management of patients under 35 weeks gestation
- Epic EMR experience strongly preferred; candidates without it require manager approval
- Proficiency in IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulation, and C-section recovery care
- Level 2 nursery baby experience highly preferred
- Graduate of a board-approved nursing education program
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- 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, RT (available 24/7), OB physician team, and anesthesia/CRNA
- Cobalt blue scrubs required; scrubs are provided by the facility
- Free parking is available on-site
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Any scheduling preferences (block scheduling or weekend preference) should be noted during the application process, though approval is not guaranteed
American Traveler Job ID #P-700402. 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.