Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Location: State College, Pennsylvania (16801) — Central Pennsylvania / PA travel nursing. State College is a vibrant college town, home to Penn State University, offering a welcoming community, excellent dining, and abundant outdoor recreation. Enjoy a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, and easy access to hiking, biking, and cultural events—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Job)
• Setting: Labor & Delivery Unit (Labor and Delivery Nurse, L&D)
• Start Date: March 3, 2026
• End Date: June 2, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (06:45 – 19:15), 3 shifts per week, every other weekend
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950–$2,060 per week

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program
• Current Pennsylvania RN license (compact license not applicable unless PA‑recognized)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience (intrapartum/postpartum/perinatal)
• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) experience required — support Meditech to EPIC transition (Go Live: 5/30)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) — American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills for collaborative OB/GYN and perinatal care
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and emotional resilience in a fast‑paced L&D environment

• Provide assessment and individualized nursing care for childbearing women (adolescence to middle adulthood), neonates, and families throughout intrapartum and postpartum phases
• Perform initial assessment and stabilization of neonates, including neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and patient education for self‑care and newborn care
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognize complications, and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with OB/GYN and neonatal teams
• Identify and intervene with vulnerable patients and families to prevent potential health problems and promote positive outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, social work, and case management — to coordinate comprehensive perinatal care and referrals
• Promote a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff; adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols
• Maintain current clinical skills and continuing education in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal care
• Support colleagues during the transition from Meditech to EPIC by providing guidance, troubleshooting, and hands‑on training as needed
• Document accurately and timely in the EPIC EHR to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance

This State College travel nursing role is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a rewarding travel nurse opportunity in Pennsylvania. Apply now to be considered for this L&D nursing job — join our travel nursing team and support a successful EPIC go‑live while delivering high‑quality perinatal care.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team to learn more about this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in State College, PA.

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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: L&D

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