Travel Labor & Delivery RN - $2,218 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,218 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Spearfish, South Dakota |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in South Dakota, requiring L&D-specific experience and NRP certification for 12-hour night shifts.
Details
- 8-bed Labor & Delivery unit at a hospital setting
- Patient population includes L&D, postpartum, antepartum, newborns, and infants under 28 days old
- Level 2A Nursery — nurses will care for sick babies
- Experience with Gyn-Surgical and mastectomy post-op patients is preferred, though other staff may assist if needed
- Laboring patient ratio is 1:2; couplet ratio is 1:3-4
- Centralized fetal monitoring in use
- Charting system: Epic
- 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- Low census (LOC) on-call required per census rotation
- Floating may be required to Med/Surg in a support or CNA-equivalent capacity
Requirements
- Active RN license issued by or recognized by the South Dakota Board of Nursing (SD or Compact license required)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
- L&D-specific experience required; minimum 1 year of experience must be specific to L&D
- Proficiency in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) interpretation and intervention
- Strong adult and neonatal assessment skills
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have L&D experience
- Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning in a travel capacity
- Orientation is approximately 1 week, adjusted based on experience
- Holiday coverage requires 3 scheduled holidays and 1 on-call holiday on a rotating basis
- RTO requests must be submitted before the next schedule is posted; 2 approved time-off requests allowed per year
- Unit support includes a charge nurse covering all units, 24/7 lab/phlebotomy, respiratory therapy available facility-wide, and a hospitalist in-house for Med/Surg
- Nursery is conveniently located directly behind the nurses' station
- Hospital-provided scrubs
- Free parking available on-site
American Traveler Job ID #P-712667. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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