Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Lexington, KY | Nights (3x12)

Baptist Health - Lexington Lexington, KY
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Travel RN
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Lexington, KY
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$2,311
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Lexington, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Lexington. This role pays $2,311 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Labor and Delivery registered nurse on this assignment, you'll assess maternal and fetal well-being, interpret fetal heart-rate patterns, guide patients through every stage of labor, birth, and recovery, and respond to obstetric emergencies as they arise.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Lexington, KY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Baptist Health - Lexington
  • Location: Lexington, KY 40503
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptly
  • Support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
  • Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Provide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines

Travel Labor and Delivery Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Lexington, KY

What certifications do travel L&D jobs require?
Most travel L&D jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many facilities also require an intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring course.
What experience do facilities look for in L&D travel nurses?
Facilities generally want recent labor and delivery experience with fetal monitoring, labor progression, inductions, obstetric emergencies, and higher-risk pregnancies. Experience with magnesium sulfate, preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, and other common L&D scenarios may also be important depending on the unit’s acuity. Travelers should clearly describe the types of patients and deliveries they have managed independently.
How can an L&D nurses responsibilities differ between travel assignments?
The scope of an L&D role can vary significantly by hospital. Some units focus primarily on labor and delivery, while others expect nurses to cover antepartum, postpartum, couplet care, newborn stabilization, or surgical delivery responsibilities. Understanding the areas you may cover can help you compare the assignment with your recent experience and determine whether it is a strong clinical match.
What makes Baptist Health Lexington a strong specialty assignment for travel nurses?
Baptist Health Lexington is a Magnet tertiary-care hospital with heart, stroke, cancer, orthopedic, critical-care, and maternity services. Travelers may work with complex referral patients in a hospital that also supports research and education.
What should stroke and neuro travelers know about Baptist Health Lexington?
Stroke care includes IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, supported by neurology, neurointerventional, and neurosurgical services. ED, neuro, ICU, and step-down travelers may follow patients from rapid treatment through monitored recovery.
How advanced are maternity services at Baptist Health Lexington?
Maternity care includes antepartum, labor and delivery, mother-baby, and a Level III NICU. L&D and neonatal travelers may care for both routine births and medically fragile newborns within a large tertiary hospital.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore Lexington, KY

Welcome to Lexington, Kentucky, where the heart of the Bluegrass State beats with charm and a warm southern welcome. with a unique blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication, Lexington offers an alluring appeal for travel nurses and allied health professionals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich equestrian heritage, explore its thriving arts scene, and tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Bourbon Trail and farm-to-table cuisine. Indulge in leisure activities like hiking the scenic Red River Gorge or cheering for the Wildcats at the esteemed University of Kentucky. With its mild climate, nearby gems like Louisville and Cincinnati are just a short trip away. Enrich your career and lifestyle by joining Advantis Medical for an unforgettable Lexington experience.

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