Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Columbus, Ohio

Apply for a Travel Labor & Delivery RN job in Columbus, Ohio, supporting patients and families in a high-acuity Level 4 L&D setting with approximately 450 deliveries each month. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to join an experienced healthcare team in a vibrant, welcoming city with diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1
• Unit Environment: High-acuity Labor & Delivery unit with interdisciplinary clinical support
• Floating: May be required to float to Antepartum and other units within the healthcare system as needed

Travel Labor & Delivery RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Ohio or a compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• AWHONN Advanced certification; NCC C-EFM may be accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Recent experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Strong IV-start skills and proficiency in high-risk obstetric nursing care
• Two professional references, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal nursing leader
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring, NSTs, and related technologies
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Support vaginal deliveries, Cesarean sections, high-risk antepartum care, and recovery following Cesarean delivery
• Administer and monitor medications and therapies, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural anesthesia, and blood products
• Perform IV starts, venous blood collection, Foley catheter management, fundus and lochia assessments, and postpartum care
• Assist with procedures such as cervical cerclage, tubal ligation, spiral electrode placement, and IUPC placement and calibration
• Provide breastfeeding and lactation support, patient education, pain management, and emotional support
• Complete accurate clinical documentation in Epic and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other disciplines
• Float to Antepartum or other designated units when needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity 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.