Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Mother Baby/Post Partum unit requiring 2 years of Level 3+ L&D experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

• Level 3 Labor and Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/Triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms
• Cares for high-risk to low-intervention laboring patients, antepartum, OB triage/ED, postpartum, and infants
• Patient ratios: 1:3 antepartum, 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, and 1:3 couplets for postpartum
• Utilizes EPIC for charting
• 12-hour variable shifts, rotating between days and nights throughout the contract
• Some positions may be posted for straight nights
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating to Postpartum/Couplet care required throughout the contract
• May be placed on low census call
• Holiday coverage required as needed

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

• Provide direct patient care across antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery populations
• Support team includes a Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA
• Orientation includes NEO plus 4 days with a preceptor (3 in L&D, 1 in PP)
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Cobalt blue scrubs provided by the hospital
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility; local travelers not accepted
• Time off requests require manager approval

American Traveler Job  #P-759923. 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
- 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.