American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring an IN or compact license, prior L&D travel experience, and AWHONN Intermediate certification.
Details
- Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a short-term acute care hospital
- Facility averages 200-300 births per month
- Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
- 1:2 patient ratio
- Uses Cerner EMR for charting
- May float to Methodist Hospital ED to provide OB-specific care alongside a primary RN, arriving 30 minutes early on first shift for orientation
- Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
Requirements
- Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
- Current BLS and NRP certification required
- AWHONN Intermediate course required (AWHONN Beginner and C-EFM/fetal monitoring preferred)
- ACLS certification preferred
- Minimum 1.5 years of L&D RN experience required, including L&D travel experience
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Cerner charting experience required
- Skilled in EFM, IUPC placement/calibration, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
- Experience managing high-risk OB conditions (pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, multiple gestation, VBAC, uterine rupture)
- Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
- Skilled in assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, forceps/vacuum extraction, and C-section recovery
- Newborn care skills including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation
- 2 supervisor references required
- Nursing degree must be from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care including antepartum, couplet care, and newborn assessment
- Perform fetal monitoring, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and pain management support including epidural and opioid administration
- Charge pay is currently being offered for this position
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local IN residents are considered local but are not accepted for this position
- Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
- Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
- Free parking available
American Traveler Job ID #P-776283. 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.