Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,776 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) position requiring 2+ years of L&D experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

• Work in the OB unit of a 64-bed hospital with a Level III Nursery
• Unit averages 200 births per year with 4 Labor and 4 Postpartum beds
• LDRP model providing care across Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum/Couplet phases including well-baby care
• Low-risk patient population; high-risk patients are transferred out for delivery
• Patient conditions include post-partum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, HELLP, bilirubin babies, NAS babies, and feeders/growers
• Unit also receives Med/Surg overflow patients for low-acuity needs such as IV antibiotics, swing bed, or rehab (no infectious or telemetry patients)
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 Laboring, 1:1 Active Labor, 1:3-4 Couplets, and 1:2-3 Med/Surg
• Rooming-in model with no dedicated Nursery or Nursery RN
• Shift schedule is 7P-7A, 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend with no on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg or ED for task-only assignments (no patient assignment taken)
• Uses Cerner EMR

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with at least 3 years of L&D experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• STABLE certification must be completed within 30 days of start
• Experience with all phases of LDRP care and well-baby care required
• Skills required include shoulder dystocia management, epidural management, nitrous administration, intrathecal spinal analgesia, and neonatal care during C-sections (catching babies only, not circulating)
• Newborn care skills required including vital signs, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia management, bilirubin babies, and NAS babies

• Care team includes a charge nurse, midwife (primary caregiver), on-call OB, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist support
• Unit is staffed with at least 2 nurses overnight, sometimes 3
• HUC support available 4 days per week; no dedicated CNA support
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus 1 shift on the unit
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Scrubs may be any professional color; procedural scrubs provided for OR use only
• Free parking is available
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to facility approval

American Traveler Job  #P-741539. 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.