Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery (RN L&D) travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date: 11/16/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule. Setting: hospital-based labor and delivery care. This opening requires relocation outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta and is not open to local candidates within 50 miles.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 1,625 to 1,709 per week

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

• Contract duration: 13 weeks

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (12x3)

• Start date: 11/16/2026

• Location: Atlanta, GA

• Travel assignment in a hospital labor and delivery setting

• Note: No local candidates within 50 miles; relocation required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for labor and delivery patients, including admission screening, ongoing maternal-fetal assessment, and support during labor.

• Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs, respond to signs of distress, and implement appropriate interventions per protocol.

• Administer prescribed medications (analgesia, labor augmentation, antibiotics, etc.) and monitor for effects and adverse reactions.

• Assist with intrapartum procedures and events, including epidurals, cesarean sections, and rapid response situations, ensuring patient safety and sterile technique.

• Deliver postpartum and newborn care, including immediate newborn assessment, stabilization if needed, and parent education on newborn care and breastfeeding.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record, coordinate with the obstetric, anesthesia, and neonatal teams, and ensure compliance with unit policies and infection prevention standards.

• Provide patient and family education on labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care; support patient-centered decision making and cultural considerations.

• Participate in shift handoffs, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to evidence-based practice in a high-acuity obstetric setting.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license to practice in Georgia (or eligibility/compact licensure as applicable)

• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery experience

Certifications

BLS, NRP, and AWHONN as required for the L&D specialty

• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and thrive in a high-acuity obstetric environment

• No local candidates within 50 miles; relocation required for the assignment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support and travel coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

• 24/7 clinical and travel support throughout the assignment

• Guaranteed hours as stated, with a 13-week contract duration

• Efficient credentialing and onboarding processes to minimize start delays

Find more opportunities

If you’re interested in other travel nursing openings in obstetrics or related specialties, you can explore additional opportunities and apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Pay disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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