Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,650 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift travel contract requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and cross-training to Med/Surg and ER.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit with floating to Med/Surg and ER as needed
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• When floating to Med/Surg, typically assigned Skilled Swing Bed or stable Observation/Acute patients requiring basic nursing care such as vitals, assessments, IV management, and toileting
• When floating to the 5-bed ER, assigned low acuity patients such as minor infections, UTIs, or lacerations, and may assist as a helping hand during trauma or critical cases
• ER includes two trauma bays, two treatment rooms, and one triage/outpatient room
• Each shift staffed with four nurses, two with OB/ER/Med-Surg skill sets and two with ER/Med-Surg skill sets, one designated as charge nurse
• Central nurses station shared across departments for charting and team coordination
• Block scheduling allowed

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Charge experience preferred
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in L&D and support Med/Surg and ER units as needed during floating assignments
• Charge nurse role includes making patient assignments and supporting staff as needed
• Orientation includes education for Med/Surg and ER areas
• Nurses rotate ER patient assignments and rarely manage more than one ER patient at a time
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• All RTO must be submitted at time of consideration, with only one holiday RTO request allowed

American Traveler Job ID #P-755280. 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

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