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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Abington, PA

Experienced Labor & Delivery travel nurses can make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity obstetric unit in Abington, Pennsylvania. This 13-week Pennsylvania travel nursing assignment is ideal for an L&D Registered Nurse who provides expert care across the perinatal continuum, including high-risk antepartum, labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum, and neonatal stabilization.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
• Assignment Type: 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nurse contract
• Location: Abington, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week)
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend; approximately eight weekend shifts during the assignment
• Holiday Requirement: At least one of Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day
• Call and Floating: No on-call requirement and no floating
• Scheduling: Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Clinical Setting: High-risk Labor & Delivery unit with 21 L&D beds, an eight-bed triage area, three operating rooms, and a three-bay PACU
• Patient Population: Adult obstetric patients and neonates
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Eight hours

Labor & Delivery RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least two years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BSN required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• AWHONN Beginner or Intermediate certification required; Advanced certification is a plus
• Demonstrated experience with high-risk antepartum, labor, vaginal delivery, cesarean section, postpartum recovery, and neonatal stabilization
• Competence with fetal monitoring, fetal heart rate interpretation, magnesium sulfate and oxytocin infusions, epidural care, IV therapy, hemorrhage management, and emergency response
• Ability to complete required credentialing, background screening, laboratory testing, and facility onboarding within established timelines

Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including external and internal fetal monitoring and non-stress testing
• Recognize and respond to changes in maternal or fetal condition, including preeclampsia, eclampsia, hemorrhage, fetal distress, preterm labor, and other high-risk complications
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, high-risk deliveries, cesarean sections, cerclages, postpartum procedures, and emergency interventions
• Care for patients receiving epidural or general anesthesia, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin, anticoagulation, and other specialty therapies
• Support neonatal resuscitation, newborn stabilization, identification procedures, thermoregulation, and transition of care
• Provide breastfeeding and lactation support, postpartum education, pain management, and discharge teaching
• Collaborate with obstetric providers, anesthesia, neonatal specialists, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

About the Abington, Pennsylvania Area

Abington is a welcoming suburban community in Montgomery County with convenient access to the greater Philadelphia region. The area offers a comfortable blend of neighborhood amenities, parks, dining, and cultural attractions, while Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown, historic landmarks, and entertainment are just a short drive away.

Apply now to advance your nursing career with this Labor & Delivery RN travel contract in Abington, Pennsylvania.

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.