Labor and Delivery Nurse
Santa Monica, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,715/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care266 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at an acute care hospital, requiring a CA RN license, Epic proficiency, and a minimum of 2 years of L&D experience.
Details
- Work setting is an acute care hospital with a 266-bed facility located beachside in California
- Labor & Delivery unit includes 4 antepartum rooms, 9 labor/high-risk rooms, and 3 triage rooms
- Patient population includes laboring patients, high-risk pregnancies, antepartum, and triage cases
- Procedures include fetal heart monitoring, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, C-sections, and vaginal deliveries
- Floating to postpartum (couplet care — newborn and maternal) required when staffing needs arise
- Ability to take a newborn role in delivery is a plus
- Schedule is days, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call required
- Charting via Epic (experience required)
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required — pending licenses not accepted
- Active RN license must be in hand at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years of L&D experience required
- Required certifications: AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring or NCC EFM, ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP, and FHM
- Epic EMR experience required
- Ability to float to postpartum and perform couplet care
- At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
- All travelers may be expected to float between facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration — post-offer RTO requests are subject to denial
- RNs wear navy blue scrubs; L&D scrubs are provided by the facility
- Parking is available on-site for a fee (hang-tag or key-card options) or at an offsite location at a reduced rate
Facility
Providence Saint John's Health Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 266 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
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Cons
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Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Santa Monica, CA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Monica, CA here's what you should know:- Santa Monica's cost of living is higher than the national average.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 75-85°F, while winter lows are around 45-55°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but they may be more expensive and in high demand due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Monica is car-friendly, but also has a well-developed public transportation system with buses and light rail.
- Santa Monica is diverse with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal location.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities.
- Santa Monica offers a variety of activities including beachfront restaurants, art galleries at Bergamot Station, live music, water sports, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking.
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