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Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Geaux Care Staffing

New Orleans, LA

Staffing partner

RN

Posted Aug 4 · Not open to new grads

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
L&D
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · Travel
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

\*\*\*Location - Baton Rouge, Louisiana\*\*\*. Facility will not accept applicants who live within a 50 mile radius of this facility.

*Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (LDRP) | 13-Week Travel Contract | Baton Rouge, LA | Up to $2,412/Week*

  • *Location:* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • *Contract Length:* 13 Weeks
  • *Shift:* Nights (12-hour shifts)
  • *
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Schedule

  • 36 hours/week

*Pay:* Up to *$2,412/week* (gross weekly pay)

Geaux Care Staffing is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We understand what it's like to work at the bedside because we are also nurses! We're looking for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN (LDRP) for a 13-week night contract with one of our respected hospital partners in Baton Rouge.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum *2 years of recent LDRP experience*
  • *Mother/Baby and Postpartum experience required*
  • *Level III Obstetric Care experience required*
  • Previous *travel nursing experience preferred*
  • Active, unencumbered *Louisiana RN license* or *Compact (Multistate) RN License*
  • Must be able to work *12-hour night shifts*

Required Certifications

  • BLS
  • NRP
  • AWHONN Beginner and Intermediate

Preferred

Certifications

  • Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
  • AWHONN Advanced
  • ACLS

Important Facility Requirement

*Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel assignment per facility policy.*

*Why Travel with Geaux Care Staffing?*

  • Nurse-owned and operated by healthcare professionals who understand your career.
  • Local Baton Rouge team—you'll work with real people who know the hospitals and are here when you need us.
  • Personalized recruiter support from submission through assignment completion.
  • We value quality clinicians and strive to place nurses we'd trust caring for our own families.
  • Fast, responsive communication throughout the hiring process.
  • Competitive pay up to *$2,412 per week*.

If you're an experienced LDRP nurse looking for your next travel opportunity, apply today! Our team is ready to help you get submitted quickly and guide you through every step of the hiring process.

*Apply now to start your next adventure with Geaux Care Staffing! Email me directly at jbeene@geauxcarestaffing.com. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to speaking to you.*

Pay: $2,232.00 - $2,412.00 per week

Application Question(s)

  • Do you acknowledge that this contract is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and you must apply with an address over 50 miles?

Experience

  • recent LDRP: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability

  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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Experience: * recent LDRP: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required) Work Location: On the road \*\*\*Location - Baton Rouge, Louisiana\*\*\· from this posting

Requirements

  • Minimum *2 years of recent LDRP experience*
  • *Mother/Baby and Postpartum experience required*
  • *Level III Obstetric Care experience required*
  • Previous *travel nursing experience preferred*
  • Active, unencumbered *Louisiana RN license* or *Compact (Multistate) RN License*
  • Must be able to work *12-hour night shifts*
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • AWHONN Beginner and Intermediate

Place

City
New Orleans, LA
Median rent
$1,251/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$56,631/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
7% below the national average

New Orleans area index 92.6, where 100 is the national average.

New Orleans blends Creole culture, live jazz, and world-famous cuisine with historic architecture and bayou access. Nurses relocating here enjoy a city rich in tradition, from the French Quarter to the Garden District, offering a distinctive Louisiana lifestyle.

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