Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Company: American Traveler
Location: Ellsworth
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Labor and Delivery - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/27/2026 - 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 27, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) position in Maine, requiring a ME or compact license and proficiency in all phases of labor, postpartum, and newborn care. Details - Night shift schedule: 7PM–7AM, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week - Small community hospital with 64 beds, 4 labor beds and 4 postpartum beds, averaging approximately 200 births per year - LDRP model — patients remain on the unit through antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum/couplet care; travelers must be comfortable with all phases including well-baby care - Level III Nursery; rooming-in model with no dedicated nursery RN — the bedside RN provides all newborn care - Primary patient population is low-risk OB; all high-risk laboring patients are transferred out - Patient types include postpartum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, NAS babies, and feeders/growers - Unit also receives low-acuity Med/Surg overflow patients (IV antibiotics, swing bed, or rehab); no infectious or telemetry patients - Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 laboring, 1:1 active labor, 1:3–4 couplets, 1:2–3 Med/Surg overflow - Every other weekend rotation required - No on-call responsibilities - Every other holiday coverage required - Floating to MS or ED is for task assistance only — no patient assignment is taken - Charting system: Cerner Requirements - Active RN license — ME state or compact license required - Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring - STABLE certification required; must be completed within 30 days of start if not already held - Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 3 years of L&D experience - Experience with all phases of LDRP care including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and well-baby care - Skills required: shoulder dystocia management, epidural management, nitrous oxide administration, intrathecal spinal analgesia, and neonatal care (VS, thermoregulation, hypoglycemia, bilirubin, NAS) - Cerner EMR experience preferred - Must have never worked at a Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity - Permanent address must be 100 miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME (candidates living 100 miles north are considered on a case-by-case basis) - Two professional references within the past year required, at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (no peer references) - Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration - Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions only, subject to facility review) Additional Information - Responsibilities include full LDRP nursing care: labor support, delivery, postpartum, couplet care, and all aspects of well-baby care in a rooming-in model - Candidate must be comfortable caring for low-acuity Med/Surg overflow patients (IV antibiotics, swing bed, rehab) in addition to OB patients - Candidates must also be comfortable entering C-sections to receive the baby and provide neonatal care; circulating C-sections is not required - Unit is staffed with at least 2–3 nurses overnight; support includes a charge nurse, midwife, OB (on-call), HUC (4 days/week), phlebotomy, RT (24/7), and hospitalist (24/7) - Orientation consists of general hospital orientation plus 1 unit shift - Scrubs: any professional color; procedural scrubs provided for OR use only - Free parking available on site - All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration - First-time travelers are welcome to apply with a minimum of 3 years L&D experience American Traveler Job ID P-679663. 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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