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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery – Charlottesville, VA

Apply for a 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nursing contract in Charlottesville, Virginia, with night shifts, competitive pay, and high-risk OB experience.

Join a collaborative Labor & Delivery team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, Virginia. This 13-week night-shift assignment offers the opportunity to care for diverse low- and high-risk obstetric patients in a busy unit supporting approximately 2,000 deliveries annually. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary care team while gaining experience across Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, OB PACU, and stable NICU feeder-and-grower patients.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,940
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Patient Population: Neonates and adults; low- and high-risk obstetric patients
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend; approximately 6–7 weekend shifts during the contract
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday, including two of the three winter holidays
• Floating: Cross-training and floating to Mother/Baby and the NICU for stable feeder-and-grower infants may be required
• Orientation: One 12-hour clinical orientation shift, with additional onboarding activities as assigned

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Active Registered Nurse license; a Virginia license pending may be considered if obtained before the required pre-start deadline
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• Current Epic charting experience
• Demonstrated competency with fetal monitoring, obstetric triage, high-risk antepartum care, magnesium sulfate therapy, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn assessment
• Experience circulating Cesarean sections is required
• Ability to care for patients with conditions including preeclampsia, eclampsia, preterm labor, diabetes, hypertension, fetal anomalies, maternal comorbidities, and other high-risk complications
• Willingness to float within the nurse’s scope of practice and support Mother/Baby and stable NICU patients
• BSN preferred

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Perform obstetric triage and assess maternal and fetal status
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and changes in patient condition
• Support vaginal deliveries, high-risk antepartum care, and Cesarean sections, including circulating in the OB operating room
• Care for patients receiving magnesium sulfate, insulin infusions, and other treatments associated with high-risk pregnancies
• Assist with OB PACU recovery, cerclage procedures, bilateral tubal ligation, fetal transfusion, and related obstetric procedures
• Provide newborn assessments, routine neonatal care, and support for stable feeder-and-grower infants when floated
• Administer medications, initiate and maintain IV access, draw venous blood, and follow isolation and PPE protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, certified nurse-midwives, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Promote family-centered care and follow Baby-Friendly protocols

Location Highlights

Charlottesville offers an appealing combination of historic character, vibrant arts and dining, and easy access to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The area is known for outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and a lively cultural atmosphere, making it an excellent place to enjoy your time away from the hospital during a Virginia travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to join this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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.