American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 9 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Manager for a Labor and Delivery unit requiring BSN, five years of progressive nursing experience, and prior nursing leadership experience.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit within a hospital setting
- Patient population includes females of childbearing years, pregnant from 17 weeks gestation, laboring patients, and those undergoing scheduled procedures such as C-sections, external cephalic versions, and cerclage
- Unit activity includes admissions, discharges, transfers, pre-op care, and vaginal and C-section deliveries
- Uses Fetal Monitors along with Cerner and Fetalink for documentation
- Monday through Friday schedule with 8-hour day shifts
Requirements
- Active DC RN license required
- BSN required; MSN or Healthcare Administration degree preferred
- Minimum of five years of progressive professional nursing experience required
- Significant clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum/Mother-Baby, Women's Services, or Maternal-Child Health required
- Previous nursing leadership experience as a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or comparable role required
- At least two years of prior work experience in a US hospital in the relevant specialty required
- Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
- NRP certification required
- ACLS certification preferred (AHA only)
- Specialty certification in Obstetric Nursing, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, or Nursing Leadership strongly preferred
- Experience managing staffing, quality outcomes, employee performance, patient experience, and departmental operations preferred
Additional Information
- Oversee daily departmental operations including staffing, quality outcomes, and employee performance on the L&D unit
- Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past twelve months, with at least one from the most recent employer
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-770392. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Leadership - Nurse Manager
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.