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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Topeka, Kansas

Join a high-acuity Labor & Delivery team in Topeka, KS and provide expert maternal-child care in a fast-paced women’s health setting. Located in Topeka, Kansas 66606, this assignment offers a welcoming Midwestern setting with the conveniences of a city environment and a community-oriented feel. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to support laboring patients with high-risk conditions, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact throughout the birth experience.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Labor & Delivery RN who thrives in a dynamic obstetric environment. You will provide hands-on nursing care across OB triage, postpartum, and a Level II special care nursery while supporting safe, compassionate care for patients and newborns. Travel nurses who enjoy variety, teamwork, and high-quality maternal-newborn care will feel right at home in this Kansas nursing assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Location: Topeka, KS 66606
• Start Date: 10/14/2026
• End Date: 1/13/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:00 - 18:00)
• Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36-hour weekly option available, with a 48-hour option also noted
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920 - $2,020
• Float: May be required to postpartum
• Weekend Coverage: Every third weekend or 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery or a closely related obstetric setting
• Active Kansas RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS, FHM, and NRP certifications required
• AWHONN Advanced and AWHONN Intermediate certifications preferred/required per unit needs
• Strong experience with high-risk obstetric patients, including pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and preterm labor
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Ability to support a high-risk Labor & Delivery environment and adapt to changing patient needs

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to laboring patients, postpartum patients, and newborns in a high-risk obstetric setting
• Support OB triage, postpartum care, and Level II special care nursery workflows
• Care for patients with high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, and other complex pregnancies at 34 weeks gestation and greater
• Assist with C-sections, external cephalic versions, and related obstetric procedures
• Monitor fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in maternal or fetal condition
• Provide safe, patient-centered education and support for mothers and families throughout the birth experience
• Collaborate closely with the healthcare team to promote positive outcomes in a busy maternity environment
• Deliver skilled clinical care while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and strong nursing judgment

Apply now to join this rewarding Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Topeka, Kansas.

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.