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Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Topeka, Kansas

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Topeka, KS: join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery team supporting mothers, newborns, and high-risk obstetric patients in a collaborative hospital setting. Topeka, Kansas 66606 offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a friendly community feel and convenient access to local amenities. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers day shifts, strong clinical support, and the chance to work in a busy OB triage, postpartum, and Level 2 special care nursery environment. First-time travelers are welcome.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (Travel RN)
• Location: Topeka, Kansas 66606
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts (06:00 - 18:00)
• Schedule: 36-hour option available; approximately 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks or every third weekend
• Float Requirement: May float to Postpartum as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920 - $2,020
• Start Date: 10/14/2026
• Healthcare Setting: High Risk Labor & Delivery, OB Triage, Postpartum, Level 2 Special Care Nursery

Job Requirements

• Active Kansas RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• BLS, FHM, and NRP required
• AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate certifications preferred/required per unit needs
• Experience with high-risk obstetric care strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment and provide compassionate maternal newborn care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Labor & Delivery nursing care for laboring patients, including high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia and diabetes
• Support OB triage, postpartum care, and Level 2 special care nursery patients
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and external cephalic versions
• Monitor fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring as appropriate
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and provide timely intervention when needed
• Deliver patient education and emotional support throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the care team to promote safe outcomes for mothers and newborns
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols, safety standards, and best practices

Apply now to join this Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Topeka, Kansas and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.