Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,308 per week in Baton Rouge, LA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Baton Rouge,
LA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,308 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Cynet Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, 70809! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours
per Shift: 12 Experience: 3 Years in Labor and Delivery License:
State or compact licensure required Certifications: ACLS, AWHONN
Advanced, FHM, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Beginner, AWHONN Intermediate
Must-Have: Mother/Baby experience required Travel experience
required No local candidates accepted Description: Responsible for
providing care in Labor and Delivery. Requires 3 years of
experience in Labor and Delivery. Experience with Mother/Baby care
is essential. Charting system experience is required. Must be
familiar with Community Hospital experience. Charge experience is
preferred. Patient ratio experienced must be 2:1. Facility births
per month should be between 200-300. Capacity to assist with
procedures such as amniocentesis and sterile speculum exams is
necessary. Must be knowledgeable about various conditions including
pre-eclampsia, uterine rupture, and postpartum hemorrhage. Adept in
identifying abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and administering
appropriate interventions. Skills in neonatal resuscitation and
general anesthesia are preferred. Ability to perform postpartum
assessments, including fundus, lochia, and incisional care.
Position involves caring for neonates, adolescents, adults, and
geriatrics. The daily census consists of approximately 3-5
patients. Unit employs couplet care for families. Staffing requires
collaboration with interdisciplinary support. Candidates must
demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Responsibilities include both labor and recovery of patients.
Knowledge of patient education regarding infant care and
breastfeeding is key. Must be available for weekends as needed.
Candidates are expected to float within the hospital if required. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Travel nursing allows you to experience
different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you
to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural
competence and enriching your personal and professional life. If
you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the
opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries.
You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse
landscapes and recreational activities. Working in various
healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations,
diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your
ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and
knowledgeable healthcare professional. Travel nurses may benefit
from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping
them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses
may find themselves in challenging situations that require
effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in
emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.
Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills
Checklist Specialty Exam 29342069EXPTEMP
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