- Specialty
- L&D
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 10/19/2026
Job description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
We are seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The facility provides comprehensive maternity services, including a labor and delivery unit with 10 labor/delivery beds, 4 OB triage beds, and 4 antepartum rooms. The Mother/Baby unit consists of 20 beds, with an emphasis on couplet care and parent rooming-in.
Minimum Experience Requirements
- 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience OR
- 2 years of Postpartum/GYN experience
Patient Types
Our facility cares for a diverse range of pregnant patients, including those requiring high-risk management due to complications such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and magnesium sulfate infusions. We also accommodate low-intervention laboring patients and postpartum mothers with infants.
Unit Patient Ratios
- Antepartum: 1:3
- Inactive Labor: 1:2
- Active Labor: 1:1
- Postpartum/Couplet care: Generally 1:3 couplets, may flex to a maximum of 1:4
- NICU feeder/grower groups: 1:3
- Pediatrics: Up to 1:5
Required Certifications and Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Stable, CBC preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Certification in inpatient obstetrics
- Electronic fetal monitoring or inpatient antepartum experience preferred
Responsibilities
The Labor and Delivery RN will be responsible for:
- Providing couplet care and support for mothers and their newborns.
- Caring for patients with gynecological surgical needs.
- Administering medications and IV therapies, including magnesium sulfate and insulin drips.
- Performing nursing procedures such as cervical checks and circulating for C-sections.
- Supporting NICU standards for infants requiring specialized care.
- Floating to various units such as NICU, Pediatrics, or PICU as needed.
Orientation and Support
Comprehensive orientation will be provided, along with ongoing support from a dedicated clinical resource nurse available to assist RN staff. The unit utilizes the EPIC charting system for efficient documentation.
Shift Information
- 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights (0630-1830, 1830-0630).
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend; may be adjusted based on preferences.
- Holidays: May be required as needed.
Location
City, State
Additional Notes
- Free parking available for all staff.
- Flexibility to work with student precepting is a plus.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19084928. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Labor/Delivery (L&D),07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.