Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance Day 1 options

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in Indiana. An active IN or Compact license, prior L&D travel experience, and AWHONN Intermediate certification are required.

The role involves working in a high-volume obstetric unit with Cerner charting, 3x12 hour day shifts, and a 1:2 patient ratio. It offers travel housing allowances, licensure reimbursement, and per diem support for eligible travelers.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) before start date.
• BLS and NRP current certifications required.
• AWHONN Intermediate course required (Beginner or C-EFM preferred).
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 1.5 years L&D RN experience including travel.
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• Proficient in EFM, IUPC placement/calibration, abnormal fetal heart rate recognition.
• Experience managing high-risk OB conditions (pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, multiple gestation, VBAC).
• Experience with medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, insulin drips.
• Skilled in delivering vaginal and high-risk deliveries; Cesarean recovery support.
• Newborn care including APGAR, neonatal resuscitation, thermoregulation.
• Two supervisor references required.
• ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program at graduation.

Responsibilities

• Work in Labor and Delivery unit of a short-term acute care hospital.
• Handle 200-300 births per month in facility.
• Day shift: 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM).
• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio.
• Use Cerner EMR for charting.
• May float to Methodist Hospital ED for OB care; orientation requires arrival 30 minutes early.
• Floating within hospital or to nearby affiliate.
• Provide comprehensive Labor, Delivery & Postpartum nursing care.
• Fetal monitoring, fundus/lochia/perineum care, pain management incl epidural.
• Charge pay is offered for this position.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• RTO ≤5 days auto-approved; more time requires facility approval.
• First-time travelers welcome.
• Local IN residents considered local but not accepted for this position.
• Policies for IU Health travelers regarding breaks to reset eligibility.
• Free parking available.

Skills

IN Compact RN license

L&D travel experience

AWHONN Intermediate

BLS and NRP

Cerner EMR

OB high-risk care

Fetal monitoring (EFM)

Pitocin/MgSO4 administration

C-section recovery support

Newborn care & APGAR

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring an IN or compact license, prior L&D travel experience, and AWHONN Intermediate certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
• Current BLS and NRP certification required
• AWHONN Intermediate course required (AWHONN Beginner and C-EFM/fetal monitoring preferred)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of L&D RN experience required, including L&D travel experience
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skilled in EFM, IUPC placement/calibration, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Experience managing high-risk OB conditions (pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, preterm labor, multiple gestation, VBAC, uterine rupture)
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
• Skilled in assisting with vaginal and high-risk deliveries, forceps/vacuum extraction, and C-section recovery
• Newborn care skills including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation
• 2 supervisor references required
• Nursing degree must be from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Facility averages 200-300 births per month
• Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Uses Cerner EMR for charting
• May float to Methodist Hospital ED to provide OB-specific care alongside a primary RN, arriving 30 minutes early on first shift for orientation
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Provide comprehensive labor, delivery, and postpartum nursing care including antepartum, couplet care, and newborn assessment
• Perform fetal monitoring, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and pain management support including epidural and opioid administration
• Charge pay is currently being offered for this position
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local IN residents are considered local but are not accepted for this position
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
• Free parking available

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-776283

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