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: 12/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment requiring 3 years of L&D experience and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licensure. Details LDRP unit providing labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care in an acute care hospital with 74 staffed beds Facility delivers fewer than 100 births per month, consistent with community-level obstetric care Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM-7:15 PM) Weekend rotation of 4-6 Saturday/Sunday shifts plus 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule On-call requirement of 2 mandatory shifts per 6-week schedule Holiday coverage required for 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving or Christmas) and 1-2 minor holidays Charge RN assignments as needed Full couplet care required with floating expected across triage, C-section circulating, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum assignments Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities Epic charting system required Requirements Active RN license - both Kansas and Missouri licenses or compact license required in hand BLS and NRP certifications required; FHM preferred AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate certifications preferred Minimum 3 years of L&D experience required, with 2 years of recent specialty experience and no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year Community hospital experience preferred Prior travel nurse experience required Proficiency in IV therapy/phlebotomy including blood product administration, venous blood draws, and peripheral IV management Labor and delivery skills including amnioinfusion, assisting with vaginal delivery, C-section circulating, forceps/vacuum extraction, hemorrhage/shock management, and C-section recovery Experience with antepartum, LDRP, Level I Nursery, and Mother/Baby settings Medication administration experience with antihypertensives, Magnesium Sulfate, Pitocin, Prostaglandins, and Terbutaline Neonatal care skills including cord sample collection and infant ID/security banding Newborn care skills including circumcision assistance, cord care, discharge teaching, metabolic screening, and thermoregulation Antepartum care skills including NSTs, sterile vaginal exams, and external fetal heart monitoring Postpartum care skills including lactation support, foley catheter insertion, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and wound assessment Experience managing postpartum complications including hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and multiple births Surgical case experience with D&C and tubal ligation Pain management skills including epidural, general anesthesia, and PCA use Fetal monitoring skills including spiral electrode placement, internal/external fetal monitoring, and IUPC placement and calibration Post-operative gynecology care experience, including hysterectomy care Epic charting experience required Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year Additional Information Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum nursing care within an LDRP care model Support high-risk and low-risk obstetric patients including antenatal testing (NSTs, BPP) performed by radiology on the unit Navy scrub color required and provided by facility Free parking available First-time travelers not accepted for this position Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of prior employment; former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at a local rate; candidates residing within 50 miles are considered local and not accepted Maximum of 2 RTO requests, with a 7-day cap Block scheduling not accommodated Compliance documentation due 2 Fridays before start date, along with required modules American Traveler Job ID P-754778. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.