Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Company: American Traveler
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/19/2026 - 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: Apr 19, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position at a hospital in Massachusetts, requiring a minimum of 3 years of L&D experience and an active MA RN license. Details - 25-bed Labor & Delivery/Postpartum unit encompassing L&D, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, 2 ORs, 2 recovery rooms, and 2 antepartum rooms with 4 beds - Average daily census of 15–25 mothers, babies, and laboring patients - Nurse-to-patient ratios: L&D 1:2–3 (evaluations), 1:1 (active labor, magnesium drip, or epidural); Postpartum 1:3–4 - Rotating shift position primarily on days with rotation to evenings and nights as needed; every other weekend required - Shifts rotate between 7:00am–7:30pm, 11:00am–11:30pm, and 7:00pm–7:30am - 1 night of call per schedule included - 36 or 48 hours per week - No floating required - EMR: Epic (charting experience required) - 13-week contract Requirements - Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted - Required certifications: BLS (AHA only), ACLS (AHA only), NRP, and EFM (NCC, K2, or AWHONN accepted; 2-year renewal required) - Minimum 3 years of Labor & Delivery experience required - Required skill sets: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, OR circulator, and Newborn care - 2 professional references required for consideration - Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted - Epic EMR experience required Additional Information - Responsibilities include caring for laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients, as well as circulating in the OR - Straight day shifts cannot be offered due to a union agreement — rotation to evenings and nights is required - Local candidates must maintain a permanent residence more than 60 miles from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to be eligible for the standard travel pay rate - RTO (time off requests) must be disclosed at the time of consideration - Timekeeping system: UKG/Kronos - Parking is not validated at Boston locations; public parking is available at rates ranging from $17–$22 per day American Traveler Job ID P-680738. 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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