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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery in Columbus, Ohio

Explore a Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job for an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-acuity Level 4 L&D setting. Provide compassionate maternal and newborn care while working day shifts with a supportive interdisciplinary team and a diverse patient population.

Located in one of Ohio’s most vibrant and welcoming cities, Columbus offers a thriving healthcare community, excellent dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: July 5, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Unit Profile: Level 4 Labor & Delivery environment with approximately 450 deliveries per month
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Coverage: No regular weekend coverage indicated

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• Active Ohio or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• AWHONN Advanced certification required; NCC C-EFM certification may be accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Recent Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Experience with IV starts and high-acuity obstetric care
• Completion of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to float to antepartum and other appropriate units as needed
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal and newborn nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Care for patients with high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy-induced hypertension, multiple births, and other complex obstetric conditions
• Perform obstetric triage, focused assessments, sterile vaginal examinations, and ongoing maternal-fetal monitoring
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns using external and internal fetal monitoring
• Support vaginal deliveries and recover patients following Cesarean sections
• Assist with Cesarean sections, tubal ligations, cervical cerclage procedures, and other obstetric interventions
• Administer and monitor Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural analgesia, blood products, and other medications or infusions as ordered
• Perform newborn care activities, including Apgar scoring, cord sample collection, identification and security banding, thermoregulation, and breastfeeding support
• Manage IVs and central lines, perform Foley catheter care, and complete fundus, lochia, perineal, wound, edema, reflex, and clonus assessments
• Provide patient education, pain management, emotional support, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate changes in patient condition promptly

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity maternal-child healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.