Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a Level 3 NICU facility requiring 2 years of L&D experience and variable shift flexibility.

• Labor and Delivery unit with 10 L&D beds, 4 OB ED/Triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms
• Cares for all types of pregnant patients including high-risk and low-intervention laboring patients
• Facility houses the only Level 3 NICU within a 350-mile radius, accepting patients with nearly any risk factor or complication
• Patient ratios:
  Antepartum 1:3, Inactive Labor 1:2, Active Labor 1:1, Postpartum/Couplet care 1:3 couplets
• Required to care for couplets and comfortable with normal newborn nursery (Level I) patients
• Must work Postpartum/Couplet care throughout the contract
• 12-hour shifts with times of 0630/1830, requiring flexibility between Nights and Days throughout the contract
• Some assignments may be straight Nights
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• May be placed on low census call
• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps:
  Baxter
• Med Dispensing:
  Omnicell

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, inpatient obstetrics certification, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum certification
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience, preferably at a Level 3 or higher NICU facility
• Competency 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, circulating C-sections, and C-section recovery care
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Comfortable caring for couplets and normal newborn nursery (Level I) patients
• Experience with Level II nursery baby patients preferred

• Support team includes Unit Secretary, Scrub Tech, Charge Nurse, VAT team, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, OB Physician team, and Anesthesia/CRNA
• 4-day orientation with preceptor (3 days in L&D, 1 day in Postpartum)
• May be expected to precept students
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Scrub color is Cobalt Blue, provided by the hospital
• Free parking available
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility is known for being very traveler-friendly and frequently renews travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-775249. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.