
Registered Nurse - L&D
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.94
- Weekly
- $2,014
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,728
- Start date
- November 15, 2026
This job pays about $55.94/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 571 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 180 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $84.89/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($56.67/hour across 96 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery | Louisville, Kentucky
Join a dedicated Labor and Delivery (L&D) nursing team as an on-site Travel Registered Nurse in Louisville, Kentucky. This full-time travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced acute care RN who is passionate about safe, compassionate care for patients and families during a significant moment in their lives. Located in ZIP code 40207, Louisville offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, local dining, and access to scenic parks and outdoor spaces.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40207
- Work Setting: On-site Labor & Delivery unit
- Position: Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
- Assignment Type: Full-time travel nursing assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,908–$2,120 per week
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
- Schedule: Three shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Openings: 2
Labor and Delivery RN Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience
- Current Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Current Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification; AWHONN certification may be accepted if obtained within the past year
- Ability to provide clear communication and effective patient and family education
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and supervise or delegate to licensed and non-licensed staff
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, effective, and patient- and family-centered nursing care in the Labor & Delivery setting
- Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments based on patient condition, policies, and clinical needs
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions
- Recognize complex clinical situations, prioritize care needs, and communicate meaningful assessment findings
- Coordinate care with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary services
- Provide education related to care, treatment, services, discharge planning, and patient-specific needs
- Anticipate discharge needs and support patients and families in advocating for their care
- Delegate appropriately, mentor and precept staff, and promote teamwork
- Participate in quality, safety, service improvement, evidence-based practice, and unit-goal initiatives
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and promote a safe, clean, and secure care environment
- Use effective communication systems and help promote coordinated, cost-conscious care
Apply now to join this Labor and Delivery travel nursing team in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
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