Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date:07/13/2026
- 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: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery night shift position in Austin, TX, requiring at least 2 years of High Risk OB experience and AWHONN Intermediate EFM certification.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit located on the 2nd floor of a hospital in Austin, TX
- Unit includes 12 LDR beds, 5 Antepartum beds, 4 OB Emergency Department (OBED) beds, and 3 OR rooms
- High-risk OB patient population, including obstetrical patients with Level I and Level II trauma injuries
- Typical procedures include C-sections, SVDs, D&C, D&E, twin deliveries (both C-section and SVD), scheduled and emergent C-hysterectomies, and massive transfusion
- Patient ratios are 1:2, adjusting to 1:1 based on acuity and during transition
- Equipment used includes Alaris pumps and CADD epidural pumps
- EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
- 4 weekend shifts required per scheduling period
- No on-call requirements
- Self-scheduling in collaboration with the team
Requirements
- Active TX RN license or compact RN license required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (Advanced 9th Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics card required), and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced EFM (or NCCEFM)
- Minimum 2 years of recent High Risk OB experience required
- All certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
- One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Preferred experience includes high-risk OB with massive transfusion protocol and experience with placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PASD)
- The facility holds a Maternal Level III designation and Neonatal Level II designation, with both advancing to the next designation level
- Joint Commission accredited in Women's Services
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- The unit has a highly engaged, team-oriented staff with a strong mix of tenured and newer nurses on both day and night shifts
- Management actively rounds on night and weekend shifts
- Physicians maintain strong collaborative relationships with nursing staff
American Traveler Job ID #P-726811. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.
