American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN with 2+ years of L&D experience, Epic proficiency, and required certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting
- Facility delivers between 100-300+ births per month
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- May be required to float within the unit
- Supports antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care in the delivery room
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced (or NCC C-EFM in lieu of AWHONN Advanced)
- Epic EMR experience required
- IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including starting and maintaining IVs
- Experience with blood and blood product administration and venous blood draws
- Central line (CVC/PICC) maintenance experience preferred
- Experience with high-risk antepartum care preferred
- Experience as a baby nurse/baby catcher preferred
- Lactation/breastfeeding support experience preferred
- Cervical cerclage and tubal ligation procedure experience preferred
- Triage of obstetrical patients experience preferred
- Spiral electrode placement and IUPC placement/calibration experience preferred
- Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
- Perform neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring and thermoregulation support
- Manage postpartum complications including cesarean section recovery, hemorrhage, and pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Circulate and recover for C-section procedures
- Administer medications including Magnesium Sulfate and Pitocin
- Utilize external and internal fetal monitoring with recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
- Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict processing timelines
- Out-of-state candidates within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location; those at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less
- Former employees eligible for travel assignment after a 6-month separation from the facility
- Current employees are ineligible for travel assignment at this health system
- Previous travel experience preferred, though first-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-765575. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.