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

Join a high-acuity Level 4 Labor & Delivery unit as a travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced L&D nurses the opportunity to support patients and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments while caring for approximately 450 deliveries per month. Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with exposure to complex obstetric care. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 – February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Healthcare Setting: Level 4 Labor & Delivery unit
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 on days and nights
• Float: May be required to float to antepartum or other units as needed

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• AWHONN Advanced certification; NCC C-EFM certification is acceptable in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Current Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Proficiency with peripheral IV starts and infusion pumps
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Care for routine and high-risk antepartum patients, including those with pregnancy-induced hypertension and other complex conditions
• Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including electronic fetal monitoring, non-stress tests, sterile vaginal examinations, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, tubal ligations, and other obstetric procedures
• Circulate for cesarean sections and support newborn transition, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and identification banding
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural anesthesia, blood products, and IV infusions
• Manage and assess patients experiencing postpartum hemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies
• Provide fundus, lochia, perineal, pain, breastfeeding, and patient education support
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs and central lines while maintaining accurate Epic documentation
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response teams, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float to designated units when needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your RN career.

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.