Travel Post Partum ​/ Mother Baby RN - $2,398 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Post Partum/Mother Baby position requiring 2 years of Level 3+ L&D experience and NRP certification.

• Hospital-based Mother Baby unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/Triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms
• Only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius, caring for high-risk to low-intervention laboring patients
• Patient population includes antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and infant patients
• Patient ratios:
  Antepartum 1:3, Inactive Labor 1:2, Active Labor 1:1, Postpartum/Couplet care 1:3 couplets
• EPIC charting system used
• 12-hour variable shifts (0630/1830) with rotation between nights and days required throughout the contract
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• May be placed on low-census call
• Floating to Postpartum/Couplet care required throughout the contract
• Holiday coverage required as needed

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• ACLS and certification in inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum preferred
• Minimum 2 years Labor and Delivery experience, preferably in a Level 3 or higher NICU facility
• Must be competent managing high acuity labor patients, including preeclampsia, preterm labor and delivery, and antepartum patients less than 35 weeks gestation
• Experience with IV starts, cervical checks, phlebotomy, magnesium sulfate administration, blood administration, insulin administration, C-section circulating, and C-section recovery care required
• Must be comfortable caring for couplets and normal newborn nursery (Level I) patients
• Experience with Level II NICU patients highly preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program

• Unit support includes a Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA coverage
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 4 days with a preceptor (3 days in L&D, 1 day in Postpartum)
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Cobalt blue scrubs provided by the hospital
• Free parking available
• Time off requests subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-740291. 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
- Mother Baby
- Post Partum

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.