Travel Labor and Delivery​/Mother Baby RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mother Baby/Birthing Center position requiring C-section experience and night shift availability at an acute care facility in West Virginia.

• Acute care hospital setting with a dedicated Birthing Center featuring 6 private L&D suites with private bathrooms and showers, an OB Emergency Department with 4 beds, and 11 private Mother Baby/Postpartum rooms
• Approximately 1,050 births per year with 3,000 OB ED and outpatient visits annually
• High-risk OB patient population beginning at 25 weeks gestation; no MFM in-house but full medical capabilities available for referral and in-house management
• Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 in L&D and 1:4 couplets in Mother Baby
• OB Hospitalist in-house 24/7 and Neonatology support (MD/APP) available 24/7
• Fetal heart monitoring via Centricity FHM system; telemetry capable and monitored remotely in the Telemetry room
• EMR:
  Epic (experience required)
• OB techs available on unit for circulating, recovery, and transfer to postpartum; charge nurse present on each side 24/7
• RT, pharmacy, and Omnicell available 24/7; no dedicated IV team
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Cross-coverage floating between units is expected
• 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to return
• Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative total of one year must also complete a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are not eligible for call shifts but may pick up open shifts voluntarily
• Scrubs are provided for L&D; navy scrubs are required for the Mother Baby unit
• Orientation consists of one onboarding shift and one 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• In-house STABLE assistance available through the NICU; fetal heart monitoring (FHM) intermediate training provided to staff
• Facility is designated as a Baby-Friendly birth facility and holds Advanced Perinatal Care Certification, Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital certification, and participates in 'YES to Safe Sleep for Babies'
• Additional family-centered amenities include lactation consultants and the Cuddles infant security system

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of L&D experience preferred; 1 year of Mother Baby experience acceptable
• C-section experience required, including ability to circulate and recover C-section patients
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license address must reflect a residence more than 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (charge RN or equivalent); if permanently employed within the last 12 months, one reference must be from that facility
• Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-675667. 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.