Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,355/weekOverview
- Start Date01/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Perinatal Float Pool position requiring active CA RN licensure and two years of combined L&D and Postpartum experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital perinatal float pool rotating among Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and LDRP units
- Night shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
- Must be available to work one additional overtime shift every two weeks as needed by the unit
- No blocked or self-scheduling options
- Use of Cerner EMR is required
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
- Must provide perinatal nursing care across different units as assigned
- Position requires flexibility and competency in both L&D and Postpartum settings
- All time-off or scheduling requests must be confirmed prior to assignment
- Submission of a full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required
- Attire and orientation requirements will be provided upon hire
Requirements
- Active and valid CA RN license required at the time of consideration
- Minimum two years of combined Labor & Delivery and Postpartum experience with demonstrated competency in both areas
- At least one year of acute care experience is required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Must pass an EKG exam (up to three attempts allowed)
- At least one supervisory, director, or manager reference from the past year in the relevant specialty is required for consideration
- No RTO allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment
- Return staff must be gone at least one year before eligibility as a traveler
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
47 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
La Jolla, CA
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