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Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 4 | Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery travel nursing team in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week Registered Nurse contract offers experienced obstetric nurses the opportunity to support patients and families through a wide range of birth experiences in a Level 4 L&D environment.

Work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams in a nationally recognized healthcare community while enjoying Columbus’s vibrant university atmosphere, diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Unit Environment: Level 4 Labor & Delivery unit with approximately 450 deliveries per month
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: Flexibility to float to antepartum and other units within the healthcare system may be required

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license, with a valid compact or Ohio license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• AWHONN Advanced certification; NCC C-EFM certification may be accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Demonstrated experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Strong IV-start skills and experience caring for antepartum, laboring, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring equipment
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, high-risk antepartum care, and recovery of Cesarean patients
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural infusions, and blood products
• Perform triage, sterile vaginal examinations, cervical assessments, and ongoing pain and symptom management
• Provide postpartum assessments, including fundus, lochia, perineal, incision, edema, reflex, and hemorrhage assessments
• Support newborn transition through APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, identification and security banding, and collaboration with neonatal care teams
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs and central lines, manage infusion pumps, and collect required blood or cord specimens
• Educate and support patients and families, including breastfeeding and lactation support when needed
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity healthcare team.

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.