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: 12/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN with at least 3 years of L&D experience and BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications for a night shift position requiring both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) licensure. Details Combined Labor & Delivery and Postpartum unit with 28 rooms and 33 beds Average daily census of 7-10 patients with 11 labor rooms and 5 triage rooms Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15 Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:1, though may be 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity for antepartum or cervical ripening patients Care for antepartum and intrapartum patients; OB triage not required for this role Floating required within scope to the postpartum unit for couplet or postpartum mother care May be required to float between departments, units, and facilities as needed Uses PeriWatch fetal monitoring application and Phillips Avalon fetal monitors Weekend requirement of 4-5 shifts per 6-week schedule, including a minimum of 2 Sunday night shifts On-call requirement of 2 shifts per 6-week schedule period Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active RN license - Missouri and Kansas or compact license required in hand at time of consideration Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required Must have a full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gaps greater than 90 days Required certifications: BLS, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) AWHONN Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced certification preferred Prior travel nursing experience required Community hospital experience preferred Epic charting system experience required Core skills required include antepartum care, triage of obstetrical patients, sterile vaginal exams, EFM use, IUPC placement, VBAC management, assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, circulating for C-sections, and administration of blood products, Pitocin, and Magnesium Sulfate LDRP experience preferred; LD/LDR-only experience will be considered Two professional references required, one from a supervisor or above and one from a charge RN, both having worked with the candidate within the past year Additional Information Provide direct patient care across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum populations based on AWHONN staffing standards Postpartum unit includes 15 rooms plus 2 flex rooms for labor or postpartum patients, along with postpartum and post-operative GYN patients Compliance documentation due 2 Fridays before the start date, with required orientation modules due the Monday prior to start Pre-start EPIC training module required, with a choice between test-out or full module completion Maximum RTO of 7 days, finalized at time of consideration with no additional requests after offer or onsite First-time travelers are not accepted for this role Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the facility Returning staff must have a 3-month break in service after 18 months of prior service, and former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler No travel partners accepted for this assignment American Traveler Job ID P-764765. 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.