Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,275 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2-3 years of high-acuity L&D experience, with night shift availability and strong obstetrical skills.

Details

• Labor & Delivery unit within a hospital setting, with additional coverage in antepartum, LDRP, and mother/baby areas
• Patient ratio of 1:2 couplets
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Minimum of 3 weekend shifts per month required (Saturday and Sunday only)
• No on-call requirements
• May float occasionally to the postpartum unit within scope of practice
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
• Minimum 3 years of high-acuity L&D experience required; 2 years may be considered if experience is from a teaching or high-risk facility
• Proficiency in sterile speculum and vaginal exams, including assessment of effacement, dilation, station, and presentation
• Experience with NST (Non-Stress Tests), reflex checks, edema assessment, and clonus evaluation
• Skilled in external and internal fetal monitoring (EFM), including IUPC placement and calibration
• Ability to recognize and manage abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience administering blood and blood products, drawing venous blood, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, and managing infusion pumps and IV drips
• Proficiency in amnioinfusion, assisting with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and recovering C-section patients
• Experience with forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, and neonatal care in the delivery room
• Skilled in newborn assessment, cord care, infant identification, newborn hypoglycemia management, and discharge teaching to parents
• Experience with epidural and general anesthesia, pain assessment, and postpartum care for vaginal delivery, cesarean section, couplet care, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, and pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Familiarity with isolation precautions, PPE, and vaccine administration
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Preferred certifications include AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring, C-EFM, and RNC-OB
• Preferred experience includes high-risk antepartum care, Level III L&D, and facilities with more than 300 births per month
• Additional preferred skills include obstetric triage, spiral electrode placement, assisting with amniocentesis, cervical cerclage, D&C, tubal ligation, newborn transition, phototherapy, neonatal abstinence syndrome management, metabolic screening, car seat education, PCA (IV) use, phototherapy, and circumcision care and education
• First-time travelers will be considered with a minimum of 5 years of L&D experience
• RTO blackout dates apply for the following periods: 5/22–5/25, 7/3–7/6, and 9/4–9/7
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-729592. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.