Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/11/2026
• 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 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk unit requiring NRP, FHM, and BLS certifications along with 2 years of experience.

• High-risk Labor & Delivery unit including OB Triage, Postpartum, and Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Care for laboring patients with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes for gestations 34 weeks 0 days and greater
• Performs C-Sections and External Cephalic Versions
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 18:00-6:00, with 36 or 48 hour options
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating to like units within scope required, with brief orientation provided

• Active KS or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, FHM, NRP (AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood and blood product administration, infusion pump use, labor and delivery management, assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, and sterile vaginal exams
• Experience with amnioinfusion, forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, and scrubbing/circulating for C-sections preferred
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement/calibration
• Experience with antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care including NST, newborn assessment, and discharge teaching

• Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
• Support high-risk pregnancies including multiple gestations, placenta previa, preterm labor, and substance abuse cases
• Administer medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips as needed
• Assist with neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring and neonatal resuscitation
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775531. 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.