Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery - $2,171 per week in Lees Summit, MO
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery Location: Lees Summit,
MO Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,171 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet
Health to find a qualified Labor/Delivery RN in Lees Summit,
Missouri, 64086! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Labor and Delivery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours
per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 3 years License: Active RN
License Certifications: BLS, FHM, NRPS Must-Have: Ability to work a
minimum of 2 Sunday night shifts and 2 Friday day shifts per 6-week
schedule Description: RN/L&D ratios are 1:1 for both days and
nights. The average daily census is between 7 to 10 patients. The
unit has 28 rooms and 33 beds. Experience in Labor and Delivery is
required. First-time travelers are not accepted. Weekend commitment
is 4-5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period. Weekends are
defined as Friday and Saturday nights for night shift. Clinicians
may be required to float within scope to meet facility needs.
Providers may float to the postpartum unit for couplet care or care
for postpartum patients only. Agency staff with LDRP experience are
preferred but LD/LDR experience is also considered. The L&D
unit houses antepartum and intrapartum patients. The unit features
11 labor rooms and 5 triage rooms. Postpartum and post-operative
patients are accommodated in the same unit. Assignments are based
on patient acuity according to staffing standards. Patient-to-nurse
ratios typically are 1:1 but can change based on acuity. Basic
skills in antepartum care and various labor and delivery procedures
are required. Special procedures include various high-risk
deliveries and management techniques for abnormal fetal heart rate
patterns. Experience with telemetry interpretation and use of
external and internal fetal monitoring is essential. Administering
and managing various medications and treatments, including IVs and
blood products, are part of the role. Neonatal resuscitation and
lactation support are also within the scope of responsibilities.
Staff may need to assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean
sections when required. Knowledge of postpartum care, including
recovery from delivery and postpartum hemorrhage, is essential.
Candidates must demonstrate competency with the use of specialized
medical equipment related to labor and delivery. Compliance with
policies and procedures, including infection control practices, is
mandatory. Transitional care involvement and teaching new parents
will be part of the duties. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse
range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability,
versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive
candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. As a
travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining
exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and
healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances
your adaptability. 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. In times of
public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in
vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other
initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities.
Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new
environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing
helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any
healthcare setting. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS
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