Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Take your next travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity Level IV Labor & Delivery team caring for mothers, newborns, and families. This 13-week Labor & Delivery RN contract offers 12-hour day shifts, approximately 450 deliveries per month, supportive interdisciplinary resources, and the opportunity to use advanced obstetric nursing skills in a fast-paced hospital setting. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving arts and dining scene, beautiful parks, and energetic campus-area community.

Travel Labor & Delivery RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 1, 2027
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Level IV Labor & Delivery with approximately 450 deliveries per month
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1 on day shifts
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Floating: May be required to float to antepartum or affiliated units based on staffing needs

Labor & Delivery Travel RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• Active compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred; NCC C-EFM certification may be accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Recent experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR) required
• Strong IV-start skills and experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal-newborn nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring, nonstress tests (NSTs), intrauterine pressure catheters (IUPCs), and fetal scalp electrodes as indicated
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Support vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, C-section recovery, and high-risk antepartum care
• Administer and monitor Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural therapies, blood products, and other prescribed infusions
• Perform obstetric triage, sterile vaginal examinations, IV insertion, Foley catheter management, and central-line maintenance as applicable
• Assess and manage postpartum recovery, including fundus, lochia, perineum, pain, reflexes, edema, clonus, and postpartum hemorrhage risks
• Provide newborn support, including APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, security banding, cord specimen collection, and breastfeeding or lactation support
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote safe, compassionate, patient-centered care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and bring your obstetric nursing expertise to a high-acuity Level IV 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.