Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery (L&D) | Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a dedicated Labor & Delivery nursing team in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a 13-week travel nurse contract featuring consistent night shifts, approximately $1,840-$1,940 in weekly pay, and the opportunity to care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.

Provide exceptional maternal-newborn care across a broad range of obstetric needs–from low-risk births supported by certified nurse midwives to high-risk maternal-fetal medicine cases. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers a supportive interdisciplinary environment and the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in complex labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Charlottesville is a vibrant, historic community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its cultural offerings, charming downtown, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840-$1,940
• Assignment: 13-week Labor & Delivery travel nurse contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Unit: Labor & Delivery
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
• Unit Environment: Approximately 2,000 annual deliveries, with private labor rooms, triage beds, and dedicated obstetric operating rooms
• Scheduling: Every other weekend and holiday rotation; approximately 6-7 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Floating: Cross-training to Mother/Baby and floating to NICU feeder/grower assignments may be required

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery registered nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; Virginia RN license required by the specified pre-start deadline. Pending Virginia licenses may be considered.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and fetal monitoring certifications
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Demonstrated experience with fetal monitoring, high-risk antepartum care, obstetric triage, newborn assessment, and postpartum hemorrhage management
• Experience with magnesium sulfate therapy, IV initiation and maintenance, and recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Ability to circulate Cesarean sections and support obstetric operating room procedures
• BSN preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, rotating weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients in labor, delivery, recovery, and the antepartum setting.
• Care for both low-risk and high-risk obstetric populations, including patients with preeclampsia, eclampsia, diabetes, hypertension, preterm labor, fetal anomalies, and other maternal or fetal complications.
• Perform obstetric triage, comprehensive maternal assessments, fetal monitoring, and timely escalation of changes in patient or fetal condition.
• Circulate Cesarean sections and assist with procedures such as cerclage and bilateral tubal ligation.
• Support OB recovery and postpartum care, including recognition and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.
• Administer medications and therapies safely, including magnesium sulfate and insulin infusions when indicated.
• Provide immediate newborn assessment and neonatal resuscitation support within scope and competency.
• Cross-train and float to Mother/Baby and NICU feeder/grower assignments, providing routine care, feeding support, medication administration, and prompt communication of newborn concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, certified nurse midwives, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, respiratory services, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit policies, safety standards, and patient-centered care practices.

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a collaborative maternal-newborn healthcare 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.