Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse - $2,470 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lakin, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse | Lakin, KS (67860)

Travel Labor & Delivery RN – Night shift 13-week contract in Lakin, KS (zip 67860). Join our maternal-child healthcare team caring for mothers and newborns.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Lakin, Kansas as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers a hands-on opportunity to support mothers, newborns, and families in a community hospital setting. Lakin (zip code 67860) is a friendly small-town community — a great fit for travel nursing jobs and Kansas nursing jobs focused on maternal-child health.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,320
• Location: Lakin, KS (Zip: 67860) — travel nursing job in rural/small-town Kansas
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse position
• Role Focus: Labor & Delivery, maternal-child, postpartum and newborn care

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (OB nursing, L&D clinical skills)
• Active RN license in Kansas or a valid multistate/compact RN license at time of submission
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Charge nurse experience preferred (leadership/critical thinking in L&D)
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• 2 professional references required
• First-time travelers not accepted (experienced travel nurses only)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns in Labor & Delivery and delivery suite settings
• Manage triage, labor assessment, fetal monitoring, delivery support, and immediate newborn care
• Float to Med-Surg and ER as needed to assist with swing bed, medical patients, or emergency department duties
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OB/GYN, neonatal, anesthesia) to ensure optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and adhere to hospital policies and protocols
• Participate in block scheduling, provide weekend coverage, and assist with orientation/training of staff when requested

Apply now: If you are an experienced Labor & Delivery RN seeking a travel nursing job in Kansas, submit your resume, certifications, and professional references today. Join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact caring for mothers and newborns. Click the apply button on this listing to submit your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in healthcare staffing. Join our maternal-child health team and advance your travel nurse career in Lakin, KS.

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D

About GHR Healthcare - Travel

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compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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