Travel OB​/L&D Registered Nurse

Job Description

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

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

• Acute care hospital setting within an OB/L&D unit (Unit Type: Obstetrics)
• Patient population includes postpartum, stable antepartum, newborns, GYN, med‑surg overflow, and SCN patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios follow AWHONN standards: 1:3 mom/baby couplets, 1:5 GYN/med‑surg patients, 1:3–4 pediatrics
• Average census includes approximately 5 couplets, 2 pediatrics, 1 GYN, 2 labor, and 4 SCN patients
• Support staff includes a ward clerk (0700–1900), CNA (Tue–Thu), Charge Nurse/Circulator, Resource Nurse, and LPN Scrub Nurse — all without patient assignments
• EMR:
  Epic (One Chart); other equipment includes Omnicell, Philips Vitals Machines, Bladder Scanner, Medela Breast Pumps, Responder 5 Call Light System, and Medfusion Pumps
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts with every 3rd weekend required
• Floating required as needed, primarily as helping hands, with occasional med‑surg patient assignments
• 13-week contract

• Active MN RN license required; temporary or pending MN license may be considered depending on start date timeline
• Minimum 2 years of OB/L&D experience required, including postpartum
• Active BLS (AHA) required
• Active ACLS (AHA) required
• Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• PALS certification preferred but not required
• Epic EMR experience required; other EMR experience will be considered
• Ability to work in both Labor and Delivery and Postpartum settings
• Willingness and ability to float to med‑surg and telemetry as needed
• Two current professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration; no pending certifications accepted
• Active RN license must be verified and in good standing at time of consideration

• Responsibilities include caring for postpartum, stable antepartum, newborn, GYN, and med‑surg overflow patients; secondary RN role in SCN; circulating experience in L&D is a plus
• Equipment and unit orientation provided on the first day (approximately 8 hours)
• Scrub color required:
  Navy Blue
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a reduced pay rate
• Trauma Level 3 facility

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 - Obstetrics.