Travel Labor and Delivery RN
6 days ago
Kansas City
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Labor and Delivery, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/12/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 48 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Position is based in an acute care community hospital on a Labor & Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit, • Patient ratios are typically 1:1 to 1:3, • Work includes care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and Level I Nursery settings, • Night shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, • Weekend rotation includes 4-6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) and 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule, • Mandatory holiday coverage includes 1 major holiday and 1-2 minor holidays per contract, • On-call required: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period, • Floating may be required within the LDRP and between departments or facilities as needed, • Unit handles vaginal births, C-sections, gynecology surgeries, postpartum care, and antenatal testing, • Epic experience required for charting, • Will provide couplet care and triage obstetrical patients across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum, • Will assist with high-risk deliveries, c-sections, gynecology surgeries, and newborn care procedures, • Required to support baby-friendly protocols and provide lactation and discharge education to parents, • Must follow navy scrub dress code (scrubs provided), • Free parking available onsite, • No travel partners accepted for this assignment, • RTO (requested time off) limited to 7 days for the contract, • Modules and training are required before and possibly during assignment, • Negative drug screening is required; candidates with an unresolvable issue may reapply after 6 months\n \n Requirements\n, • Active MO or compact RN license in hand at time of application, • Minimum 3 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required, • At least 1 year of specialty L&D experience within the past 12 months; no gap longer than 90 days in the past year, • Current BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required, • AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced certifications preferred, • Proficiency in IV therapy, blood product administration, L&D management (including c-section circulation), and neonatal care required, • Experience with Epic electronic medical record required, • Must provide two recent professional references (one from a supervisor), • Cannot reside within 75 miles of the facility, • No first-time travelers accepted\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.