Travel

Labor & Delivery

Abington, PA

Labor & Delivery RN — Night Shift | 13-Week Contract | Abington, PA

This high-volume Labor & Delivery unit serves as a regional transfer center, managing complex, high-risk obstetric patients with an average of 12–15 deliveries per day. The unit includes dedicated bays, operating rooms, and a recovery area on the floor, supporting a full range of obstetric procedures.

Shift & Schedule

  • 3×12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Every 3rd weekend (Friday/Saturday nights)
  • At least one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
  • No on-call required; no floating

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

  • BSN required
  • Minimum 2 years of L&D experience
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Active certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP
  • AWHONN Intermediate or Beginner required

Clinical Scope

Nurses on this unit manage high-risk antepartum and intrapartum patients, including pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, preterm labor, multiple gestation, malpresentations, and hemorrhage. Procedures include cesarean section circulation and recovery, postpartum tubals, cerclages, D&E for postpartum hemorrhage, VBAC management, neonatal resuscitation, and external/internal fetal monitoring.

Interdisciplinary Support Available

Pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, phlebotomy, IV teams, social services, radiology, and interpretation services.

Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered). Pennsylvania fingerprinting and background clearances are required prior to start.