Travel Labor and Delivery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/06/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 6, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of L&D experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
• Every other weekend required
• On-call requirement of two 4-hour blocks per 6-week schedule
• No floating required outside of scope
• Open to block scheduling accommodations
• Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital with 1,567 staffed beds
• Facility delivers 200-300 births per month
• Uses Epic charting system
• Scrubs provided

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, AWHONN Beginner, and NRP certifications preferred
• 1:2 patient ratio experience
• Experience with EFM (External and Internal Fetal Monitoring) and IUPC placement/calibration
• Experience assisting with vaginal deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections
• Experience managing high-risk antepartum and postpartum care
• Experience with medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• 1 reference required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemptions only

• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care in a high-volume L&D unit
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, hemorrhage/shock management, and neonatal resuscitation
• Support antepartum care including non-stress tests and cervical exams
• Provide postpartum care including couplet care, lactation support, and wound care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (radius restriction waived for this 10-week assignment)
• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Travelers must be willing to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

American Traveler Job  #P-772589. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.