Travel Labor & Delivery RN
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Nursing
Obstetrics, RN Nurse
Travel Nurse RN – Labor and Delivery – Austin, Texas
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours:
36 hours per week
Shift: 12‑hour nights
Employment Type:
Travel
We are looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nursing opening in Austin, TX. The right RN should have 3 years of recent acute care experience.
L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during, and after delivery. L&D RNs must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you’ll be responsible for assisting physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.
As an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Stay with and monitor the patient throughout labor.
- Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques.
- Check cervix periodically to monitor progression or lack of dilation.
- Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after the birthing process.
- Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
- Provide immediate care to the newborn.
L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift 20 pounds easily. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds ause of the fast‑paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good stress‑coping skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements• ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE, AWHONN
• Minimum 3 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
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