Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk OB unit requiring an active Oregon RN license and at least 2 years of recent L&D experience.

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a short-term acute care hospital with 418 staffed beds
• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
• Care for high-risk OB, postpartum, and high-risk antepartum patients with potential float to those units
• Patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:3 depending on acuity
• Evening (3x12, 3pm-3am) or Night (3x12, 3am-3pm) shifts, with alternate start times of 11am/11pm also possible
• Primarily scheduled on either days or nights with advance notice given for any shift changes
• Every other weekend required
• On-call required if a shift is cancelled
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Floating to sister facilities within the health system may be required based on skill set and needs
• Uses Epic for charting

• Active Oregon RN license (compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS and NRP certification required; AWHONN Intermediate certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with high-risk delivery, vaginal delivery, and C-section circulation
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs, administering blood products, and using infusion pumps preferred
• Experience with medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and antiseizure drugs
• Experience with neonatal care in the delivery room, including APGAR scoring and newborn resuscitation
• Experience with fetal monitoring and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience with postpartum care including hemorrhage management and cesarean section recovery
• Must provide two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for this assignment

• Provide direct patient care across Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, High-Risk Antepartum, and Postpartum units as needed
• Scrubs provided for L&D staff; any color scrub accepted facility-wide
• No parking fees at this facility
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Former permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits
• May be required to float to sister facilities across the region based on patient care needs

American Traveler Job  #P-759759. 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.