Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Healthforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Travel coordination

24/7 clinical support

Efficient credentialing

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Atlanta, GA focused on Labor & Delivery. Starts 11/16/2026 on a 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week.

The role requires relocation outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta and night shifts (12 hours) on a 12x3 schedule. Responsibilities include direct patient care, fetal monitoring, medication administration, and postpartum/newborn care, with coordination across obstetric teams.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery experience.
• BLS, NRP, and AWHONN certifications as required for L&D.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for labor and delivery patients, including admission screening and maternal-fetal assessment.
• Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vitals; respond to distress and intervene per protocol.
• Administer medications (analgesia, labor augmentation, antibiotics) and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist with intrapartum procedures and events (epidurals, cesarean sections) and maintain sterility.
• Deliver postpartum and newborn care with newborn assessment and parent education.

Skills

Labor & Delivery

Travel RN

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery (RN L&D) travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date: 11/16/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule. Setting: hospital-based labor and delivery care. This opening requires relocation outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta and is not open to local candidates within 50 miles.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 1,625 to 1,709 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (12x3)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Travel assignment in a hospital labor and delivery setting
• Note: No local candidates within 50 miles; relocation required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for labor and delivery patients, including admission screening, ongoing maternal-fetal assessment, and support during labor.
• Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs, respond to signs of distress, and implement appropriate interventions per protocol.
• Administer prescribed medications (analgesia, labor augmentation, antibiotics, etc.) and monitor for effects and adverse reactions.
• Assist with intrapartum procedures and events, including epidurals, cesarean sections, and rapid response situations, ensuring patient safety and sterile technique.
• Deliver postpartum and newborn care, including immediate newborn assessment, stabilization if needed, and parent education on newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record, coordinate with the obstetric, anesthesia, and neonatal teams, and ensure compliance with unit policies and infection prevention standards.
• Provide patient and family education on labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care; support patient-centered decision making and cultural considerations.
• Participate in shift handoffs, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to evidence-based practice in a high-acuity obstetric setting.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license to practice in Georgia (or eligibility/compact licensure as applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of labor and delivery experience
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, and AWHONN as required for the L&D specialty
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and thrive in a high-acuity obstetric environment
• No local candidates within 50 miles; relocation required for the assignment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support and travel coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• 24/7 clinical and travel support throughout the assignment
• Guaranteed hours as stated, with a 13-week contract duration
• Efficient credentialing and onboarding processes to minimize start delays

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.