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

Earn an estimated $2,050$2,160 per week as a Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Join a high-acuity Level IV L&D team and provide expert nursing care for neonates, adolescents, and adults on a consistent night-shift schedule. This on-site travel nursing assignment supports approximately 450 deliveries each month and offers the opportunity to practice alongside multidisciplinary clinical support teams in one of Ohios most vibrant and welcoming cities, known for its lively arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, and beautiful parks.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050$2,160
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Level IV Labor & Delivery unit
• Patient Population: Neonates, adolescents, and adults
• Float: May be required to float to antepartum and other appropriate units as needed

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• AWHONN Advanced certification required; NCC C-EFM certification may be accepted in lieu of AWHONN Advanced
• Current Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Strong experience with IV starts, fetal monitoring, labor management, and obstetric emergencies
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal clinical leader
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to complete required compliance and credentialing steps promptly before the assignment begins

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Monitor maternal and fetal status using external and internal fetal monitoring, NSTs, and other appropriate assessments
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and obstetric emergencies
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, tubal ligations, and high-risk antepartum care
• Administer and manage medications and therapies including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, epidural anesthesia, and blood products
• Perform IV starts, venous blood collection, Foley catheter management, sterile vaginal examinations, and related bedside procedures
• Provide postpartum assessments, including fundus, lochia, perineum, pain, edema, reflex, and hemorrhage monitoring
• Support breastfeeding and lactation education, newborn security procedures, APGAR scoring, and immediate newborn care
• Document patient care accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other designated units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity healthcare team dedicated to exceptional maternal and newborn care.

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.

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