Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a TN or compact RN license, travel experience, and availability for night shifts including every other weekend.

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• On-call requirement of 36 hours every 6 weeks
• Every other weekend (approximately 2 weekends per month) required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 on the Labor & Delivery unit
• Floating required in accordance with clinical experience and Joint Commission standards
• Cerner EMR experience preferred but not required
• Work settings include Labor & Delivery, LDRP, Antepartum, Mother/Baby, and Level I Nursery
• Patient population includes antepartum, laboring, postpartum, and high-risk obstetrical patients
• Facility birth volume ranges from under 100 to 300 births per month

• Active TN or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications (must be in hand at time of consideration): BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRP; NIHSS may be obtained after offer
• All licenses and certifications must not expire within 45 days of the assignment start date
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Demonstrated skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood administration, venous blood draws, IV insertion and maintenance, infusion pump management, and Labor & Delivery management
• Required clinical competencies include: circulating for C-sections, forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, C-section recovery, fetal heart rate monitoring, and antepartum triage
• Required medication administration experience:
  Magnesium Sulfate therapy, Pitocin (oxytocin), prostaglandins, antiseizure medications, and anticoagulation therapy
• Required neonatal delivery room skills: APGAR scoring, cord sample collection, /security banding, and radiant warmer/thermoregulation
• Candidate's permanent address must be more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate

• Responsibilities span the full continuum of OB care including antepartum monitoring (NST, OCT, EFM), labor management, C-section scrub and circulation, postpartum and couplet care, and newborn assessment and discharge teaching
• Additional preferred (not required) skills include amnioinfusion, assistance with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, scrubbing for C-sections, and sterile vaginal exams
• Preferred medication experience includes antihypertensives, insulin drips, and terbutaline
• RTO is not permitted during any major holiday or surrounding period, including:
  Valentine's Day, Local Spring Break, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Local Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's; holiday RTO requests may be addressed directly with the manager after arriving onsite
• RTO cannot occur within 14 days of the assignment start date and cannot exceed 7 days total
• Candidates who were previously permanent staff at the same campus are ineligible to return within 24 months; candidates may return to a different campus within the same health system after 12 months
• Orientation is bi-weekly and includes non-billable module completion tracked through the facility's internal system
• Travelers who are married or related may not be placed on the same unit

American Traveler Job  #P-736064. 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.