American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN with 3 years of specialty experience for a night shift assignment requiring MO or compact RN license and prior travel experience. Details Labor & Delivery unit combined with postpartum care in the same physical space (LDRP-style setting) Unit includes 11 labor rooms, 5 triage rooms, 15 postpartum rooms, and 2 flex rooms for labor or postpartum patients Facility delivers 100-300 births per month Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:45-07:15) Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:1, may be 1:2 or 1:3 for antepartum or cervical ripening patients based on acuity Average daily census of 7-10 patients across 28 rooms and 33 beds Weekend requirement of 4-5 shifts per 6-week schedule, including a minimum of 2 Sunday nights or 2 Friday days per 6-week schedule On-call requirement of 2 shifts per 6-week schedule Floating to postpartum unit required to provide couplet care or care for postpartum mothers Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required as needed Uses PeriWatch fetal monitoring application and Phillips Avalon fetal monitors Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), and NRP certifications required AWHONN Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced certification preferred Minimum 3 years of L&D experience required Must have a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year Prior travel nursing experience required LDRP experience preferred; LD/LDR experience also considered Community hospital experience preferred Epic charting experience required Experience with antepartum, triage, and low-risk and high-risk L&D care Skilled in sterile vaginal exams, EFM, IUPC placement, and spiral electrode placement Experience managing high-risk conditions including pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, preterm labor, and VBAC/TOLAC Skilled in administration of blood products, IV therapy, and medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives Experience assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and managing hemorrhage/shock Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year Must provide SSN and finalize RTO/scheduling requests at time of consideration Additional Information Provide comprehensive care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including high-risk cases Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including circulating and recovery care Support neonatal resuscitation and use of radiant warmers for thermoregulation Provide breastfeeding and lactation support, along with postpartum wound and perineal care Participate in fetal monitoring interpretation and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns Collaborate with rapid response and code teams as needed Complete required EMR and safety training modules prior to start, including Epic Inpatient Nurse, Infusion Pump, and Glucose Meter modules First-time travelers are not accepted for this role Local candidates are not accepted; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted Returning staff must have at least an 18-month gap with a 3-month break in service; permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment American Traveler Job ID P-764763. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. 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.