Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job
L&D RN travel assignment in Lexington, Nebraska, United States. Start date 06/23/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. Weekly pay: $2,408 to $2,478. Setting: long-term care facility with obstetric/OB care coverage, including L&D, postpartum, and well-baby services and cross-coverage in related units. The OB department handles roughly 100 deliveries per year and up to 350 ER visits per month, requiring multifaceted nursing support in a small, critical-access environment. Orientation will occur on Tuesdays.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,408–$2,478 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 06/23/2026
- Housing and travel policy: housing provided with a $10 bill rate reduction; local travelers (within 50 miles) also incur a $10 rate reduction
Responsibilities
- Provide obstetric and newborn nursing care across L&D, Postpartum, and well-baby services; monitor labor progression, fetal status, and maternal vitals; respond to obstetric and perinatal emergencies per protocol
- Administer medications, analgesia, and supportive therapies; collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans
- Document patient care and workflows in Cerner and use OB-specific tools such as FetalLink; ensure accurate, timely, and compliant charting
- Support triage, admission, and discharge activities; assist with newborn care, lactation support, and family education as appropriate
- Float between OB, L&D, and Med/Surg as needed; maintain competency across units in a small facility with multifaceted duties
- Adhere to the facility call-off policy (3 shifts per 13-week contract without penalty or impact to guaranteed hours)
Requirements
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Certifications: BLS (AHA) and NRP required
- Ability to float between OB, L&D, and Med/Surg in a small, multifaceted setting
- Charting experience with Cerner and OB-specific tools (FetalLink) preferred
- Preferred certifications: AWHONN, STABLE, ACLS (AHA)
Benefits and Support
- Housing provided (with a $10 bill rate deduction)
- Local travelers eligible with a $10 rate reduction
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week assignment
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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