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: 10/27/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a SD or compact license and comfort caring for high-acuity obstetric patients.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Work in a hospital Labor & Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms
- Care for a wide spectrum of patients including high-risk and low-intervention pregnancies, antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and infants
- Unit supports Level 3 NICU; requires experience managing high-acuity labor patients and preterm deliveries
- Assigned patient ratios: antepartum 1:3, inactive labor 1:2, active labor 1:1, postpartum/couplet 1:3 couplets
- Must be available to work 12-hour variable shifts, including both days and nights throughout the contract
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend; holiday coverage as needed
- No on-call required
- Must be comfortable caring for postpartum/couplet patients throughout the contract
- Uses EPIC for charting
- Responsibilities include high-acuity labor management, care for preeclampsia, preterm labor, and antepartum patients less than 35 weeks gestation
- Support staff includes unit secretary, scrub tech, charge nurse, VAT team, RT (24/7), OB physician team, and anesthesia/CRNA
- Four-day preceptor orientation provided (three in L&D, one in postpartum)
- Cobalt blue scrubs are provided by the hospital
- Free parking available
- Approval required for time off requests
- No local travelers accepted; candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active RN license for South Dakota or compact state
- Completion of a nursing program approved by a board of nursing
- Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience, preferably in a Level 3 or higher L&D unit
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- ACLS, inpatient obstetrics certification, electronic fetal monitoring, and inpatient antepartum certifications preferred
- Competency with IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate, blood administration, insulin administration, and C-section circulation and recovery
- EPIC charting experience preferred
- Level 2 nursery baby experience highly preferred
- Must be able to care for both laboring and couplet patients
- First-time travelers will be considered
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-613513. 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.