American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 1, 2026 Length: 12 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN with 2 years of experience and BLS, ACLS, NRP, and FHM certifications for a 12-hour day shift assignment. Details Labor and Delivery unit in a short-term acute care hospital Handles labor, induction, scheduled and unscheduled C-sections, C-section with salpingectomy, SROM, PPROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, antenatal patients, and triage patients Follows AWHONN staffing guidelines, typically 1:1 for active labor, 1:2 for non-active labor, and up to 1:3 for triage or antepartum patients Additional patients may be assigned during high-volume periods Equipment used includes CADD epidural pumps, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips wired and wireless monitoring, Periwatch, Hillrom labor beds, Draeger radiant warmers, vein light, and V-scan Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM MCH floating required within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals Uses Cerner charting system Requirements Active IN or compact RN license required, must be in hand prior to start Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and FHM Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required Cerner charting experience required Community hospital experience preferred Charge nurse experience preferred Skilled in labor and delivery management including assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and sterile vaginal exams Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement and calibration Experience with antepartum care including NST, OCT, and triage of obstetrical patients Experience caring for patients with conditions such as preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, preterm labor, PROM, and substance abuse Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives Experience with newborn care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation Postpartum care experience including couplet care, hemorrhage management, and lactation support 2 supervisor references required SSN and DOB required for consideration Proof of ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing education required Additional Information Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum units Assist with high-risk and low-risk deliveries, newborn care, and maternal postpartum recovery Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays RTO requests of 5 days or less are typically auto-approved; longer requests require facility approval Local IN candidates are not accepted for this position First-time travelers are welcome to apply Any former IU Health perm or PRN employee must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler Travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment within IU Health must take a designated break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents) Free parking available on site American Traveler Job ID P-780894. 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.