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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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American Traveler

Shelby, North Carolina

Staffing partner

Posted Aug 20 · 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
Weekends
Every other weekend
Nurse to patient
1:1–1:4

reported

Term
13 weeks · starts Sep 21, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Charge shifts · Floating required · On call
Practice
Epic charting
More role details
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years
Staffing partner
American Traveler

Pay

About this role

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
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  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to work in an LDRP setting.

Details

  • ,-1 PACU
  • 4 to patients on average per day
  • RN staffing follows AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 inactive labor, 1:1 active labor, 1:3-4 couplets
  • 1 CST per shift
  • Night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
  • Weekend rotation required every other weekend
  • Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
  • Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed and within scope of practice
  • Schedule cycle every 6 weeks

Requirements

  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
  • Experience working in an LDRP setting required
  • Skilled in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, and Pitocin and epidural management
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
  • Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

  • Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center facility
  • Charge nurse support available 24/7
  • Phlebotomy support available for peripheral blood draws
  • Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage available 24/7
  • Resource nurse support available when possible
  • Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, fetal monitors, and Philips newborn monitors
  • Additional unit equipment includes scales, ultrasound, and ambulation assist devices
  • Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental training
  • Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
  • Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
  • Green scrubs provided by the hospital
  • Free parking available
  • Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
  • Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before reapplying

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Active RN license (NC or Compact) required Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required Experience working in an LDRP setting required Skilled in labo…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
  • Experience working in an LDRP setting required
  • Skilled in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, and Pitocin and epidural management
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
  • Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Benefits

  • Free parking

Place

City
Shelby, North Carolina
Median rent
$945/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$48,376/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
6% below the national average

North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.

Shelby sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, offering a relaxed small-town atmosphere with a revitalized downtown full of local shops, restaurants, and murals. Known for its barbecue heritage and nearby Broad River greenway, it's a quiet alternative to bigger cities while still within an hour of Charlotte.

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American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

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