Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring C-section experience and active AZ or compact RN licensure.

• Acute care Labor & Delivery unit with 18 LDRPs, a 14-bed OB triage, and an 8-bed Antepartum unit
• High-volume unit averaging 8–10 deliveries per day (approximately 3,800+ per year)
• Patient population includes laboring and preterm pregnant patients at 28 weeks gestation and greater (Level II EQ designation)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios generally follow AWHONN guidelines: 2:1 for labor, 4:1 for Antepartum, and 1:1 for C‑sections
• Unit includes 2 fully equipped OR suites for C‑sections
• Charting via Cerner EMR;
  Fetal Link used for electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Night shift, 12‑hour shifts (1900–0700)
• 4 weekend shifts required per schedule
• Floating to Mother‑Baby/Postpartum when needed; may also float to a sister facility
• No mandatory on‑call; standby is voluntary

• Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of L&D RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP — pending certifications not accepted
• Hands‑on C‑section experience required, including ability to confidently circulate and recover C‑section patients
• Computer charting experience required;
  Cerner experience strongly preferred
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of 80% or higher prior to offer confirmation (maximum 2 attempts)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver’s license)
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full‑time, part‑time, or PRN) by a Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible

• Responsibilities include titrating Pitocin and Magnesium Sulfate per protocol; scrubbing C‑sections is not required
• Patients are transferred to Postpartum after delivery
• OB Hospitalist, Anesthesia, RT, IV Team, and Pharmacy are all available in‑house 24/7
• Floor‑specific orientation is 1 week; a pass/fail simulation lab is conducted on day 1 of orientation (study guides provided)
• Scrub color is blue
• Holiday coverage is appreciated but not mandatory
• Travelers who fail the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on a second attempt will be ineligible for Common Spirit AZ and Sacramento‑region positions for 6 months

American Traveler Job  #P-679139. 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

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.