Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler; Lakin (KS); On-site; USD 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler in Kansas is hiring a Travel RN - Labor & Delivery for a night shift contract in Lakin. The assignment runs 13 weeks, with 3x12 hour nights and 36 hours per week, starting Sep 21, 2026, and includes float coverage to Med/Surg and ER.

You’ll work in a five bed ER with trauma bays, rotating duties with other nurses, and be supported by a charge nurse. KS or compact RN license, BLS, FHM and NRP are required, with at least two years in Labor & Delivery.

Qualifications

• Active KS or compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Labor & Delivery and support Med/Surg and ER units as needed.
• Charge nurse role includes assisting staff, making patient assignments, and other leadership duties.
• Orientation includes education specific to Med/Surg and ER areas.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration.

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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Lakin, Kansas

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 9 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 21, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

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.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN with a KS or compact license and at least 2 years of L&D experience for a night shift contract requiring float coverage to Med/Surg and ER.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital, with floating to Med/Surg and ER departments
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 6p-6a, with every other weekend required
• When floating with no L&D patients, assists with Skilled Swing Bed, medical, or ER patients as a helper or assigned caregiver
• Med/Surg patients are typically Skilled Swing Bed or stable Observation/Acute cases needing IV antibiotics, fluids, or strengthening care
• ER assignments typically involve low-acuity cases such as ear infections, minor coughs, UTIs, IV fluids, or minor lacerations
• Assists as a helping hand during trauma or critical ER cases by recording events, starting IVs, taking vitals, or gathering supplies
• Five-bed ER including two trauma bays, two treatment rooms, and one triage/outpatient room
• Each shift staffed with four nurses (two OB/ER/Med-Surg skillset, two ER/Med-Surg skillset), with one designated as charge nurse
• All departments share a central nurses station for charting and collaboration
• Block scheduling is available

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in Labor & Delivery and support Med/Surg and ER units as needed
• Charge nurse role includes assisting staff, making patient assignments, and other leadership duties
• Orientation includes education specific to Med/Surg and ER areas
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Local candidates accepted
• 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

$2,650/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$34,450

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$137,800

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,404/wk

Regular Hours

$39.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,404

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,650/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,385 - $2,650. The $2,650 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Job ID: P-745008