Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Lafayette, LA | Nights (3x12)

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Lafayette, LA
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Travel RN
Labor and Delivery Nurse in Lafayette, LA
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$1,910
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Lafayette, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,910 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 Lafayette, LA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Lafayette, LA 70508
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

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 Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Lafayette, LA

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.
Can I use my multistate RN license for this Louisiana assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Endorsement applicants should know the process isn’t fully digital: most documents upload through the Nurse Portal, but the background-check packet and notarized affidavit of verification must reach the Board by postal mail. Our Louisiana Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

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

Resources for this Labor and Delivery job in Lafayette

Explore Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA blends a university core with easy links via Lafayette Regional Airport and the I-10/US-90 corridor. Travelers searching for travel RN jobs will find roles across clinics and community settings that serve UL Lafayette neighborhoods and adjacent parishes. Demand for travel nursing jobs holds steady as errands align to Evangeline Thruway and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Popular nearby options include Broussard, Breaux Bridge, and Opelousas. Across Louisiana, a compact street grid and a clear arterial network support straightforward daily routines during an assignment, from grocery runs to quick hops between the university area and suburban retail.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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