Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 113,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Free on-site parking

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is recruiting a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift assignment in Bangor, Maine. A minimum of 2 years L&D experience and Maine/compact licensure are required, with travel RN experience preferred.

The role involves high-acuity labor, delivery, and postpartum care in a NICU/large unit, with comprehensive benefits and 24/7 support from the facility team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience.
• Travel nursing experience at a facility of similar size and acuity.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate or Advanced FHM, MOAB.
• Experience with Pitocin titration, fetal scalp electrode placement, cervical exams, and epidural assistance.
• Experience managing insulin and magnesium drips.
• Shoulder dystocia management and circulating for C-sections.
• Neonatal resuscitation and receiving babies in the OR.
• IUPC placement and monitoring.
• Lactation support and skin-to-skin protocol compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across labor, delivery, and postpartum stages including high-risk conditions.
• Support newborn care including feeding, vitals, and continuous surveillance.
• Unit is staffed by 24/7 charge nurse, CST, anesthesia, RT, house supervisor, OB provider coverage.
• Certified Lactation Consultants available to assist in labor rooms.
• Orientation includes HR/preceptor, OR/PACU training, and preceptor on contracted shift.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP

MOAB

FHM

Tools

Cerner EMR

Fetal Link

Pyxis

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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Assignment Overview

Bangor, Maine

$2,758/wk

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Oct 6, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of L&D experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU and Newborn Nursery facility handling a high-referral, high-acuity patient population
• Averages approximately 1,800 deliveries per year with about 4 scheduled events daily (c-sections, versions, etc)
• Unit includes 7 labor rooms, 2 triage rooms, 2 OR suites, and 25 Postpartum/Antepartum/GYN/Mother-Baby beds
• Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units are physically separate but connected within a locked, circular unit
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 for active labor to 1:3 for cervical ripening, laboring, and couplet/antepartum care
• EMR system is Cerner with Fetal Link for fetal monitoring
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Shift is 7P-7A on a 12-hour night schedule, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation requires working at least 4 of 8 scheduled weekend shifts
• No call requirement, though call may be available to pick up
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• May float to Mother-Baby, Antepartum, or Postpartum units

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment at a facility of comparable size and acuity
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate or Advanced FHM, and MOAB
• Skilled in Pitocin titration, fetal scalp electrode placement, cervical exams, and epidural assistance
• Experience managing insulin and magnesium drips
• Skilled in shoulder dystocia management and circulating for c-sections
• Competent in neonatal resuscitation and receiving babies in the OR
• Experience with IUPC placement and monitoring
• Ability to provide lactation support and follow safe skin-to-skin protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across labor, delivery, and postpartum stages including high-risk conditions such as PIH, GDM, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP, and postpartum hemorrhage
• Support newborn care including feeding, vitals, and continuous surveillance documentation when infants remain with mother for extended monitoring
• Unit is supported by 24/7 charge nurse, CST, anesthesia, RT, house supervisor, and OB provider coverage
• Certified Lactation Consultants and IBCLCs are available to assist in labor rooms
• Orientation includes one day with HR/preceptor, one day of OR/PACU training, and one day with a preceptor on the contracted shift
• Navy scrubs are provided on site with an allotted number of uses via a scrub machine
• Free on-site parking is available
• Flu vaccination is required for clearance to start, with only medical exemptions accepted for review
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles south or southwest of the facility to be considered
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,758/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$35,854

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$143,416

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,512/wk

Regular Hours

$42.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,512

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,758/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,482 - $2,758. The $2,758 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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