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GHR HealthcareTopeka, KSTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Topeka, KS
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.33
Weekly
$1,920
Yearly (full-time)
$99,840

This job pays about $53.33/hour — 40% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas ($38.14/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.

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Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Topeka, Kansas

Travel to Topeka, Kansas, for a 13-week Labor & Delivery RN assignment supporting high-acuity maternal care. First-time travelers are welcome, and this fast-paced travel nursing job is ideal for a Registered Nurse who excels in patient-centered care, OB triage, postpartum support, and high-risk obstetrics. Topeka offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a friendly community atmosphere, making it a comfortable and rewarding place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Labor & Delivery / Post-Partum Couplet Care
  • Setting: High-risk Labor & Delivery unit with OB triage, postpartum, and Level 2 special care nursery support
  • Location: Topeka, KS 66606
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Weekly Schedule: 36 hours per week; 48-hour option noted in the source
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920–$2,020
  • Orientation: Brief onsite orientation provided
  • Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks or every third weekend
  • Floating: May float to Postpartum as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Kansas RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery, obstetrics, or a closely related maternal care setting
  • BLS, FHM, and NRP required
  • AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate required
  • Epic charting experience preferred
  • Experience with high-risk obstetric patients strongly preferred
  • Ability to adapt quickly and provide safe, compassionate care in a team-based healthcare environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled Labor & Delivery nursing care for laboring patients, including high-risk pregnancies and obstetric complications
  • Support OB triage, postpartum nursing, and couplet care workflows
  • Assist with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and external cephalic versions
  • Monitor fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Care for patients with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and other complex maternal needs
  • Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the maternal care team to promote safe outcomes for mothers and newborns
  • Deliver thorough patient education and support throughout the labor, delivery, and postpartum experience

Apply now for this rewarding Labor & Delivery RN travel assignment in Topeka, Kansas, and join a collaborative maternal care team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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