Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN – Labor & Delivery / Postpartum

Location: Salem, MA

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (04/19/2026 – 07/18/2026)

Shift: Day Rotation (36 or 48 Hours) | Rotating between 07:00–19:30, 11:00–23:30, and 19:00–07:30.

Seeking a versatile and experienced L&D/Postpartum Registered Nurse. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a "full-spectrum" maternal-child health environment. You will be responsible for patients through the entire birthing journey—from admission in the Antepartum Unit (ANU) to active labor, OR circulation for C-sections, and recovery in the Postpartum and Newborn Nursery units.

• Active Labor Management: Provide 1:1 care for patients in active labor, including those requiring Epidurals or Magnesium sulfate infusions for preeclampsia.
• Surgical Excellence: Circulate in the unit’s 2 dedicated ORs for both scheduled and emergency Cesarean sections.
• Newborn & Postpartum Care: Manage mother-baby couplets (1:3–4 ratio), providing lactation support, newborn assessments, and postpartum recovery.
• High-Acuity Monitoring: Assess and manage patients in the ANU (Antepartum) rooms for complications such as preterm labor or pregnancy-induced hypertension.
• EMR Documentation: Maintain precise, real-time documentation within the Epic system.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of current L&D experience.
• Skill Set: Must be proficient in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care (NBN), and OR Circulation.
• Licensure: Active Massachusetts State RN License.
• Certifications: * BLS (AHA) – Required.
  • NRP – Required.
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required (must be renewed every 2 years).
  • ACLS (AHA) – Highly Preferred.

• Unit Name: S-Birthplace Labor & Delivery (SH1322).
• Bed Count: 25-bed total unit (5 L&D rooms, 12 PP rooms, 2 ORs, 2 RR, and 2 ANU rooms).
• Patient Ratios: * L&D: 1:1 (Active/High-Risk) or 1:2–3 (Evaluations).
  • PP: 1:3–4 couplets.
• Floating: No floating required outside of the maternity service line.
• Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW) and 1 night of call per schedule period.

• Shift Flexibility: 36 or 48-hour options are available. Note that per Union Agreement, "Day Rotation" involves primary days with mandatory rotation to evenings and nights as needed.
• Critical Order: JPEW
  1137.
• Location: Salem, MA 01970.

Job
-26959

Requirements & Qualifications:

- Experience:

Minimum 3 years of current L&D experience.

- Skill Set:
Must be proficient in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Care (NBN), and OR Circulation.

- Licensure:
Active Massachusetts State RN License.

- Certifications:

* BLS (AHA) – Required.

NRP – Required.

- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required (must be renewed every 2 years).

- ACLS (AHA) – Highly Preferred.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus