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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced, high-volume Labor & Delivery position requiring a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience and proficiency in circulating for C-sections and immediate newborn care.
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High-volume Labor & Delivery unit averaging 20 births and 30–40 admissions per 24 hours, with approximately 40 visits per day across 20 rooms
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Patient population includes obstetrical patients 16 weeks and greater for intrapartum, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum care; high-risk patients under 16 weeks are also cared for on the high-risk maternity unit
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Unit includes an obstetrical triage area for patient screening, antenatal fetal surveillance, IV hydration, medication administration, and outpatient procedures
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Scheduled and unscheduled Cesarean births and rescue cervical cerclage are performed on the unit
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Double labor assignments occur daily on this unit
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
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Every other weekend required, with a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
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Float required as needed to the Special Maternity Care high-risk OB unit
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No on-call requirement
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EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication
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13-week minimum contract; extensions up to 26 weeks are accepted
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be submitted with license/certifications pending)
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Current certifications required: BLS, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required; 3 years preferred
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Experience in a high-volume setting with greater than 300 births per month is required
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Proficiency in circulating for OR/C-section, sterile vaginal exams, and immediate newborn care required
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Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
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Previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
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This is a fast-paced, high-acuity unit that is busier than many comparable L&D settings — nurses with experience in large, high-volume environments are strongly preferred
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Candidates with OR circulate experience are strongly preferred given the volume of Cesarean births performed
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Orientation is 24 hours, held weekly; pre-start modules (approximately 8–10 hours) must be completed before the first day and annually thereafter
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Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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RTO is not permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; RTO of 7 days or fewer may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday — additional RTO requires facility approval
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Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
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Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
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Blue scrubs are provided by the facility
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First-time travelers are accepted, provided they have experience in a large, high-volume L&D setting
