American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring 2+ years of experience and independent night shift coverage. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 13
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Ob Gyn Combined unit Provide nursing care across Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum patient populationsLabor and Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum patients
License
RN license Active RN license (KY or Compact) currently in handActive RN license, KY or Compact
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 19, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active RN license, KY or CompactActive RN license (KY or Compact) currently in handCheck your license
Certification
BLSCurrent certifications: BLS, ACLS, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, NRP, and STABLE
Certification
ACLS
Certification
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Certification
NRP
Certification
STABLE
Experience
2+ years experienceMinimum 2+ years of experience required
Also asks
function as primary L&D nurse on nights independentlyAbility to function as primary L&D nurse on nights independently
Preferred
Experience
Postpartum and Level 1 Newborn nursery experiencePostpartum and Level 1 Newborn nursery experience preferred
In range for Kentucky travel rolesKentucky travel postings that state pay run $1,860/week to $2,460/week, the middle half $2,000/week to $2,370/week, across 74 postings.
Pay reviews
travel rate requires residence 60+ miles from facilityMust reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rateMust reside 60 miles or greater from the facility
The role and schedule
Charting
Meditech and CentricityUses Meditech and Centricity EHR systems
Floating
float to other units during high volume when L&D census is lowFloat to other units during high volume when L&D census is low
Unit size
9-bed unit9-bed unit with patient ratios per AWHONN Staffing Standards
Weekends
every other weekend, 24 weekend hoursEvery other weekend required (24 weekend hours)
On call
call rotation during low census periodsRotate call during low census periods
Low census
Rotate call during low census periods
Start
Oct 19, 2026Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
Details
scrubs of any color if professional in appearanceScrubs of any color accepted as long as professional in appearance
Details
casual wear and non-nursing T-shirts not acceptableT-shirts other than nursing-themed, blue jeans, and casual wear are not acceptable
Details
no permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within last 12 monthsCannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
Details
cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignmentCannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
Neighborhoods+Lebanon features residential pockets along Maple Street and Country View Drive, as well as semi-rural housing along Beantown Road and Windy Lane, flanked by small Marion County outposts like St. Mary and Loretto. The town's layout transitions quickly from a compact, historic downtown district into established mid-century streets, quiet subdivisions, and rolling farmland. Commutes throughout these neighborhoods into central facilities take just minutes given the town's small geographic footprint.
Lebanon features residential pockets along Maple Street and Country View Drive, as well as semi-rural housing along Beantown Road and Windy Lane, flanked by small Marion County outposts like St. Mary and Loretto. The town's layout transitions quickly from a compact, historic downtown district into established mid-century streets, quiet subdivisions, and rolling farmland.
Commutes throughout these neighborhoods into central facilities take just minutes given the town's small geographic footprint.
Getting around+Commuting in Lebanon is overwhelmingly car-dependent, as transit options are exceptionally limited and cycling is largely confined to leisure. Shift workers benefit from an easy average commute of approximately 11 minutes, navigating uncomplicated surface roads with virtually no daily gridlock. However, travel outside Marion County requires driving on rural two-lane highways that require attentiveness during severe weather.
Commuting in Lebanon is overwhelmingly car-dependent, as transit options are exceptionally limited and cycling is largely confined to leisure. Shift workers benefit from an easy average commute of approximately 11 minutes, navigating uncomplicated surface roads with virtually no daily gridlock.
However, travel outside Marion County requires driving on rural two-lane highways that require attentiveness during severe weather.
Outdoors+Local recreation centers on Graham Memorial Park, which features extensive open lawns and recreational grounds alongside the Lebanon Aquatic Center's indoor and outdoor pools. The surrounding Marion County countryside offers rolling green hills and scenic routes ideal for day drives, hiking, and casual weekend cycling.
Local recreation centers on Graham Memorial Park, which features extensive open lawns and recreational grounds alongside the Lebanon Aquatic Center's indoor and outdoor pools. The surrounding Marion County countryside offers rolling green hills and scenic routes ideal for day drives, hiking, and casual weekend cycling.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Lebanon
Lebanon offers nurses an authentic, calm slice of central Kentucky nestled in the heart of Bourbon Country and Marion County. Defined by an established, tight-knit community and a remarkably easy typical commute of around eleven minutes, everyday life here moves at an unhurried, independent pace. Healthcare professionals will find a historic downtown with independent boutiques, local barbecue spots, farm-to-table dining, and Limestone Branch Distillery, alongside signature civic traditions like the annual Ham Days festival. Recreation revolves around Graham Memorial Park, the Lebanon Aquatic Center's indoor and outdoor pools, and the rolling scenic countryside. Housing spans traditional neighborhood streets like Maple Street to newer settings along Country View Drive and Beantown Road, supporting both home seekers and a solid rental pool. The tradeoffs are characteristic of rural Kentucky: you will need a personal vehicle for all errands, public transit is practically nonexistent, and nightlife or dedicated activities for young adults are scarce. For nurses prioritizing calm surroundings, community warmth, and minimal daily traffic over bustling city lights, Lebanon delivers genuine small-town Bluegrass living.
