Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for Labor & Delivery in Topeka, Kansas, a high-risk unit requiring KS or compact RN license and 2 years of experience. You will care for laboring patients, support C-sections and obstetric procedures, and rotate through shifts on a 4x12 schedule with day shifts.

Travelers must meet license and certification requirements (BLS, NRP, FHM, AWHONN as specified) and be prepared for floating to similar units.

Qualifications

• Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Current certifications: BLS, FHM, NRP; AWHONN Intermediate required, Advanced preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for laboring patients, including high-risk and vaginal deliveries.
• Assist with C-sections, external cephalic versions, and circulating tasks.
• Monitor fetal status with external and internal monitoring and IUPC placement.

Skills

L&D experience

Patient care

Fetal monitoring

High-risk obstetrics

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (KS/Compact)

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

Let American Traveler be your trusted companion on your traveler journey!

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Topeka, Kansas

Schedule: Days, 4x12hrs (48 hrs/wk)

Start Date: Oct 7, 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.

Low: The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for Labor & Delivery in a high-risk unit requiring KS or compact RN license and 2 years of experience.

Details

• High-risk Labor & Delivery unit including OB Triage, Postpartum, and Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Care for laboring patients including high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes for gestations 34 weeks 0 days and greater
• Involves C-sections and external cephalic versions
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 6:00 to 18:00
• 36 or 48 hour scheduling options available
• Epic charting system preferred
• Floating to similar units required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, FHM, NRP required; AWHONN Intermediate required, AWHONN Advanced preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in labor and delivery management including assisting with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and forceps/vacuum extraction
• Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement/calibration
• Experience managing high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, multiple gestation, and preterm labor
• Experience with postpartum care including hemorrhage management, cesarean section care, and couplet care
• Experience with newborn care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation

Additional Information

• Care for antepartum, high-risk antepartum, and LDRP patients in a facility with over 300 births per month
• Provide neonatal care in the delivery room including newborn assessments and radiant warmer/thermoregulation support
• Support postpartum patients with lactation support, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and wound assessment
• Assist with pain management including epidural and general anesthesia support
• First-time travelers accepted for this position
• Candidates must live outside a 50 mile radius of the facility as locals are not accepted
• Former staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups 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.

Job ID: P-755740

Pay

Overview

$2,821/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$36,674

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$146,694

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,575/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,120

OT Hours

$56.88 x 8 hours/wk = $455

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,821/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,539 - $2,821. The $2,821 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.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

View All

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

View All

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.