Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/18/2026
• 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 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a high-risk Labor & Delivery position at a Level 3 NICU teaching facility, requiring an active VA or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of L&D experience.

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract
• High-risk L&D unit with 16 labor rooms, 6 triage rooms, 6 antepartum rooms, and 3 ORs
• Level 3 NICU on site
• Teaching facility with resident coverage
• Patient population includes all OB patients >20 weeks with complex presentations including preeclampsia, GDM, PPROM, multiples, fetal anomalies, and cardiac defects
• Average daily census of 15 patients; nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Dedicated OR team during the day handles scheduled C-sections and most add-on cases; 24/7 in-house anesthesia available
• External cephalic versions (ECVs) performed during daytime hours
• No on-call required
• Self-scheduling
• Medication management via Omnicell
• Documentation via Epic (Stork/OB module) and OBTV
• Scrubs provided by the facility

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred
• Circulating skillset for C-sections required
• Experience in antepartum care and procedures, triage of OB patients, and labor and delivery management required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic experience required; number of months of Epic experience in the past year must be provided

• Responsibilities include labor and delivery management, antepartum care, OB triage, and circulating for C-sections
• All travelers must attend either an accelerated or 2-day Epic (Stork/OB) orientation class prior to starting; travelers returning within the past 6 months may be exempt
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); religious or medical exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines
• This is a smoke- and nicotine-free facility
• Previous employees of this health system must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted upfront; no RTO will be approved after an offer is made — keep requests to a minimum and expect to work some holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-734620. 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

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.